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3 Jun 2013
With living standards set to be a key issue at the next election we examine how cutting taxes and tackling vested interests can help to make life more affordable for hard-pressed families.
Speakers:
Mark Littlewood (chair), Director...
29 May 2013
Martin Durkin has produced, directed and executive-produced a wide variety of programmes covering the arts, science, history, entertainment, features and social documentaries. His latest documentary Margaret – Death of a...
9 May 2013
Speakers:
Dr Juan E Castañeda, University of Buckingham and Editor of ‘theoldladyofthreadneedlestreet.wordpress.com’
Jamie Dannhauser, Senior UK Economist, Lombard Street Research
Prof Kevin Dowd, Professor of...
24 Apr 2013
Speakers:
Neil Goulden, Chairman, Association of British Bookmakers
Anthony Jennens, Chairman, Gamcare
Christopher Snowdon, Head of the IEA Lifestyle Economics
Tom Greatrex MP
Eugene Farrar,
...
21 Mar 2013
The day after the crucial 2013 Budget, the Institute of Economic Affairs and TaxPayers’ Alliance brought together a panel of experts to assess whether the Chancellor’s plans really are fiscally credible.
Speakers:
Mark...
19 Mar 2013
Speakers:
Allister Heath, Editor, City A.M.
Dr Andrew Lilico, Managing Director, Europe Economics
Ruth Lea, Economic Adviser, Arbuthnot Banking Group
Ian Milne, Director, Global Britain
Mark Reckless, Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood...
11 Mar 2013
The Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP gave a speech to the Institute of Economic Affairs discussing 'the right approach for Britain's economy' ahead of the 2013 Budget.
11 Mar 2013
The Rt. Hon. Dr. Liam Fox MP gave a speech to the Institute of Economic Affairs discussing 'the right approach for Britain's economy' ahead of the 2013 Budget. Watch the Q&A here.
1 Mar 2013
Speaker(s): Hugh Tomlinson, Karon Monaghan, Martin Howe, Tim Frost, Will Hutton, Andrew Lilico, Ruth Porter, Magdalena Sepulveda, Polly Toynbee
Recorded on 1 March 2013 in Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building.
Does UK government policy on...
28 Feb 2013
Speakers:
Prof Philip Booth, Editorial Director, IEA;
Janet Daley, Columnist, Sunday Telegraph;
Baron Glasman of Stoke Newington and of Stamford Hill, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory, London Guildhall University;...
27 Feb 2013
Europe’s debt mountain, the growth of China, ever-increasing red tape in the banking sector and vital supply-side reforms were just some of the topics under the microscope as the IEA’s 2013 State of the Economy conference posed the...
11 Dec 2012
Speakers:
Prof Tim Congdon CBE, Chief Executive, International Monetary Research Ltd;
Martin Howe QC, 8 New Square, Lincoln’s Inn;
Mats Persson, Director, Open Europe;
John Stevens, Former MEP;
Gisela Stuart, Labour MP for...
29 Nov 2012
A panel discussion featuring:
Richard Diment, former Director, British Road Federation
Jonathan Dupont, co-author of Gridlock Nation
John Hoad, Head of Planning, Campaign to Protect Rural England
Dr Oliver Knipping, President,...
26 Nov 2012
Ahead of the 2012 Autumn Statement, Conservative MPs from the Free Enterprise Group and experts from the Institute of Economic Affairs and elsewhere presented their ideas on how to reform government spending.
In total the spending...
26 Nov 2012
Ahead of the 2012 Autumn Statement, Conservative MPs from the Free Enterprise Group and experts from the Institute of Economic Affairs and elsewhere presented their ideas on how to reform government spending.
In total the spending...
16 Nov 2012
Americans went to the polls on 6 November to choose not only a President, but also to determine control of the Senate and House of Representatives. Their choices will have a major impact on global economic performance. Will the United...
9 Oct 2012
IEA and Free Enterprise Group - Conservative Party Conference event - Tuesday 9 October 2012
Emerging economies are now rising up as giants, while the shadow of economic crisis is still hovering over the UK. This session will set out 15...
7 Oct 2012
IEA fringe event at Conservative Party Conference.
As the cost of living becomes an increasingly important issue for people, this session will examine how supply-side reform holds the key to bringing down prices and lowering the tax...