"…the IEA is always challenging and thought-provoking." – David Laws MP
Regulation of childcare is driving up living costs
Over-regulation of gaming machines will push customers towards the black market
Swathes of complex capital regulation have made banking riskier
Regulation of capital is unnecessary and has proven dangerous
Advertising helps consumers make informed and efficient choices and encourages competition
Government must focus on removing barriers to competition in the water industry
Reforms should make bank failure safe without relying on the taxpayer
Parliament should resist Leveson's call for statutory change
IEA launches new Economic Affairs
Lib Dem proposals are no substitute for a properly functioning housing market
Mark Littlewood's recommendations for the government's Red Tape Challenge
Focusing on increasing private sector investment and productivity is the key
IEA launches new web paper
The government has got itself into a muddle over its policy on banks and lending.
Imposing costly policies may drive banks away from the UK
Centralising regulation in Europe should be resisted at all costs