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In defence of VAT on private school fees

14 June 2024

In defence of VAT on private school fees

Daniel Freeman
14 June 2024
Private schools are, on the whole, a good thing. They give parents greater choice in their children’s education, provide the … Continue reading “In defence of VAT on private school fees”

IEA debate: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

31 October 2019
Government and Institutions

IEA debate: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Ralph Buckle vs. Julian Jessop
31 October 2019
YES – says Ralph Buckle, Acting Director of Education, Outreach and Programmes, Institute of Economic Affairs. Taxation without representation Perhaps … Continue reading “IEA debate: Should the voting age be lowered to 16?”

How the NHS hurts the poor

13 June 2018
Healthcare

How the NHS hurts the poor

Jamie Whyte
13 June 2018
You must buy most things you want. But not healthcare. Healthcare is supplied at no charge by the state, funded … Continue reading “How the NHS hurts the poor”

Morality, taxation and coercion

15 June 2016
Markets and Morality

Morality, taxation and coercion

Philip Booth
15 June 2016
It is often argued that taxation to promote the position of the poor is somehow a moral act on behalf of those that are better off and paying taxes to finance the transfers to those who are worse off. It is not.

EU transport policies impose heavy costs on taxpayers for little gain

4 June 2016
Energy and Environment

EU transport policies impose heavy costs on taxpayers for little gain

4 June 2016

New IEA report asks if transport policy should be determined at EU level

EU transport policies are imposing staggering costs on taxpayers and consumers for very little benefit, according to a new study from the … Continue reading “EU transport policies impose heavy costs on taxpayers for little gain”

Cities and the wealth of nations

22 July 2014

Cities and the wealth of nations

Razeen Sally
22 July 2014
It is commonplace to think, as Adam Smith did, of the wealth of nations. Now we should also focus on … Continue reading “Cities and the wealth of nations”

No free lunch for the obese?

19 April 2013

No free lunch for the obese?

Len Shackleton
19 April 2013
  It was interesting to read in The Times this week that many American companies which offer health insurance are fining … Continue reading “No free lunch for the obese?”

Has The Guardian taken over The Times?

21 September 2012

Has The Guardian taken over The Times?

Philip Booth
21 September 2012
I was surprised to see The Times run a front page, a three page feature and a leader on tax … Continue reading “Has The Guardian taken over The Times?”

An argument for cutting taxes on the rich

29 August 2012

An argument for cutting taxes on the rich

Prerna Aswani
29 August 2012
Under the Reagan Presidency (1980-1988), income tax was cut across the board and the top rate of income tax reduced … Continue reading “An argument for cutting taxes on the rich”

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