Books published by Institute of Economic Affairs

Debates on international trade policy have focused on the role of the World Trade Organization and the two big political and economic powers - the USA and the EU. This book argues that this focus must change.

States that the British Government has focused the discussion on the adoption of the Euro on its economic consequences. This title argues that the UK should seek to build a free-trade Europe based upon competition and not based upon harmonization of regulation and laws.

The teaching of economic history is in decline in our schools and universities. This work combines analysis with an explanation of the technological developments in order to draw parallels between the early British railways and the ICT revolution. It shows how stock market bubbles do not necessarily lead to economic losses.

Demonstrates how the balance of evidence supports a benign enhanced greenhouse effect, and how the case for mandatory greenhouse gas reductions depends on unrealistic assumptions. This study states that climate alarmism and policy activism are unwarranted and counterproductive for the developed world and particularly for the world's energy poor.

Explores the relationship between virtue, morality and alternative forms of economic organisation. This work analyses how a free society both relies on and promotes values. It argues that we cannot judge the market economy by observing the obvious process of 'getting and spending'.

The debate on rail privatisation often seems to focus on very narrow issues. Examining the history of government intervention in the railways and the privatisation process, this monograph discusses the future of railway policy. It is interested for those with an interest in railway policy and the process of privatisation.