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”

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?”

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”

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 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”

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”

  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?”

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?”

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”