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“The latest GDP data show that the UK economy is being taxed and regulated to a standstill. The “steady as she goes” Spring Statement now looks even more like a missed opportunity to change course.
https://iea.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IEA_DP147_The-Genius-of-Adam-Smith_v3-Digital-1.pdf In the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith argues that individuals ...
On the 250th anniversary of the publication of The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith’s vision of freedom and competition remains as relevant as ever A new IEA paper argues that The Wealth of Nations ...
Responding to the latest energy price cap announcement from OFGEM, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: “While any reduction in bills is welcome, OFGEM’s political ...
Is Britain’s growth challenge an urban one? Economic activity in the UK is heavily concentrated in a single global city. London drives productivity, innovation and high-value services, while the rest ...