Many think that the work of academic economists has little or no relevance to real world problems. Yet the insights … Continue reading “Solving the housing crisis: the economics of Ronald Coase might have some answers”

Dr Steve Davies, Educational Director at the IEA, looks at organised sport, and how they have overcome economic and social … Continue reading “The economics of sport (video)”

As things stand it seems the saga of negotiations between the Greek government and its creditors has arrived at a … Continue reading “The problems of Greece – Deeper than you think”

Sixty years ago, Sir Antony Fisher founded the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), realising an idea given to him by … Continue reading “Sixty years on: Why the battle for a free society is still yet to be won”

One of the recurring features of what we may call ‘popular economics’ in this country is the hostility to ticket … Continue reading “In defence of ticket touts”

All of us at the IEA were deeply saddened this week to hear of the death of Professor Dennis O’Keeffe, … Continue reading “Dennis O’Keeffe, R.I.P.”

The news that Leonard Liggio has died (5 July 1933 to 14 October 2014) will not have attracted much attention … Continue reading “Leonard Liggio, R.I.P.”

With the passing yesterday of John Blundell, the movement for freedom and economic liberty on both sides of the Atlantic … Continue reading “John Blundell R.I.P.”

It would be easy to think that the debate about Britain’s membership of the EU has been done to death. … Continue reading “Blueprint for Brexit: Why post-EU prosperity isn’t unthinkable”