IEA Podcast

Unlock the secrets of economic freedom in this insightful YouTube Short featuring Matthew Lesh and Christian Bjørnskov. Explore the link between economic freedom and well-being, paying tribute to the late James Gwartney, co-creator of the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World Report.Delve into the decline of global economic freedom and gain insights into regulations, government size, and their impact on society. Discover the positive outcomes, from increased wealth to lower corruption. If you're passionate about economics and policy, this short is a must-watch. Subscribe now for a quick dive into the world of economic freedom, regulations, and their impact. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

The Post Office scandal shocked the nation, but does it reveal widespread problems with public sector departments?ITV’s hit drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office revealed one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK history. Over 900 sub-postmasters and postmistresses were incorrectly prosecuted as a result of faulty software which made it look like funds were missing. The drama highlights the ways in which their lives were ruined by a faulty computer system, a failing justice system, and a reprehensible government cover-up. The scandal has raised serious questions about a cherished British institution, as well as a fundamental problem with government ownership: lack of accountability.Join Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy & Communications at the IEA, and Henry Hill, Deputy Editor at ConHome, where they discuss this grotesque miscarriage of justice, and what it says about the nature of government due process. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Will the Bank of England achieve 2% inflation? In the latest episode of the IEA podcast, In this week's IEA Podcast, Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications, engages in a conversation with Julian Jessop, IEA Economics Fellow, to discuss the UK economy in 2024. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Could airport slot reform deliver cheaper flights? How can we encourage competition in the aviation industry?In this week's IEA Podcast, Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh sits down with our Head of Political Economy Kristian Niemetz to discuss this very topic.If you're interested in learning more about what a market-based airport slot allocation system could look like, check out 'Terminal Problem? The case for a market-based airport slot allocation system': https://iea.org.uk/publications/terminal-problem-the-case-for-a-market-based-airport-slot-allocation-system/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Can the private sector boost national defence? Is there a role for markets in defence?In this week's IEA Podcast, Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh sits down with Keith Hartley, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of York.Keith is also the author of a recent IEA publication, 'The Case For Markets in Defence: Driving efficiency and effectiveness in military spending': https://iea.org.uk/publications/the-case-for-markets-in-defence-driving-efficiency-and-effectiveness-in-military-spending/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Libertarian economist and first-term congressman Javier Milei has won a decisive victory in Argentina’s presidential election. But how did they manage to mobilise Argentinian people to vote for someone who wants to significantly reduce the size of the state?In this week's episode of Breaking Barriers, IEA Communications Officer and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim sits down with Valentina Zenocrati. Valentina led the campaign at universities, and leads the Ladies of Liberty Alliance chapter in Mendoza, Argentina. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Global trade has been a positive force for humanity. However, political incentives often result in restrictions on trade.In this week's IEA Podcast, Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh unpacks this dilemma with Philip Thompson, Policy Analyst for International Trade and Intellectual Property at the Americans for Tax Reform. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Is Australia Defeating the NIMBYs? What is the solution to high housing costs?In this week's podcast, IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh sits down with Chris Rath, an Australian politician who currently serves as the Opposition Whip in the New South Wales Legislative Council. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

Colin Wilson was one of the most adventurous cultural rebels of the past century, and yet certainly one of the least understood.In this episode of Parallax Views, IEA Head of Cultural Affairs Marc Glendening sat down with acclaimed historian Gary Lachman, to discuss Wilson's fascinating life and work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe

What are the benefits of tax competition? Does increased competition improve the efficiency of tax collection?In this week's IEA Podcast, Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh sits down with Richard Teather, a leading British academic and consultant specialising in offshore tax. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe