Across the political spectrum, support is growing for the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) – broadly defined as … Continue reading “Debate: Should we support a Universal Basic Income?”

For decades, the task of reforming Britain’s complex welfare state has proven a gargantuan and elusive undertaking. With politicians still … Continue reading “Review: ‘Bread for All: The Origins of the Welfare State’, by Christopher Renwick”

Jeremy Corbyn’s rise in popularity has gone hand-in-hand with an increased focus on inequality – a word that, these days, … Continue reading “Populists have hijacked the concept of ‘inequality’ for their own political aims”

The Nordic countries are usually mentioned in the Spanish political debate as examples of well-functioning and efficient Welfare States where … Continue reading “Misconceptions about the Nordic economies”

In the aftermath of the Cold War, we were told that capitalism had won. Communism had been defeated, and we … Continue reading “Welfare of Nations: Our debate about the future of the state is worryingly parochial”

The IEA was honoured to welcome Cato Institute Senior Fellow and well-known American libertarian scholar Dan Mitchell to London to … Continue reading “An interview with Dan Mitchell”

Kristian Niemietz chairs a discussion by James Bartholomew, Dr Harry Binswanger and Prof Philippe Van Parijs about whether a libertarian … Continue reading “Libertarians and the welfare state”

In the wake of Mrs. Thatcher’s death, there has been much discussion about her economic record and her political achievements. … Continue reading “Thatcher’s ungenerous critics undermine society”

The UK has been put on a credit-rating downgrade watch. This is not surprising, but one wonders whether Moody’s is … Continue reading “This medium-termist government needs to think long-term – now”