"Socialism" has particular appeal to intellectuals - the teachers, journalists and other commentators who pass comment on public policy without any special expertise on economic matters. This work explains the enduring appeal of socialist ideas.
There have been many attempts to build a socialist society, from the Soviet Union to Maoist China to Venezuela. All of them have ended in failure. But,... Læs mere
Explores the relationship between virtue, morality and alternative forms of economic organisation. This work analyses how a free society... Læs mere
John Taylor is one of the foremost economists of our generation.This book presents Taylor's view of the financial crisis and its aftermath.
This is an inspiring story of entrepreneurs stepping into the breach and providing effective low-cost private schooling to large numbers of children in conflict-affected areas of the world, where government was not working well and basic infrastructure had been destroyed.
This volume of essays examines the empirical evidence on school choice in different countries across Europe, North America, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
School of Thought – 101 Great Liberal Thinkers profiles the lives and ideas of some of the leading thinkers on individual liberty – from ancient times to the present day.
After decades of mismanagement under the Common Fisheries Policy, Brexit represents a major opportunity to adopt an economically rational approach that benefits the fishing industry, taxpayers and consumers.
This book outlines the principles that define a free society. It provides an introduction to the institutions and policies necessary to preserve and enhance individual... Læs mere
During 2013-14, the IEA ran a competition ('BREXIT') to find the best blueprint for Britain outside the EU, with the objective of securing a free and... Læs mere
This book discusses how 'wars of ideas' can be waged, using the author's extensive experience, both as Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and at other classical liberal think tanks.