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Britain’s housing shortage is “entirely self-inflicted”, says IEA
In a new briefing, the think tank said Britain has experienced "nearly two lost decades" of economic growth because it has become too difficult to build housing
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IEA Shadow MPC votes to hold interest rate
Members pointed to stable money growth as the key justification for holding rates.
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IEA praises “lack of groupthink” at Bank of England following MPC meeting
In a statement responding to Thursday’s announcement, Julian Jessop, economics fellow at the free-market think tank, called the move “fully justified” given the current economic challenges.
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Shadow Monetary Policy Committee votes eight to one to cut bank rate
The member who voted for a hold expressed concerns about the potential risks of cutting rates with money supply growth nearing its desired annual rate.
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Solar panel mandate an “ideological crusade”, says IEA
Andy Mayer, energy analyst at the IEA, argued that the decision should rest with homeowners rather than politicians.
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The Bank of England should target nominal GDP growth, not inflation – IEA
This research, authored by economist Damian Pudner, highlighted how NGDP targeting could provide a more stable and predictable macroeconomic environment.
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IEA republishes landmark critique of Britain’s planning system
The Institute of Economic Affairs has republished its 1988 report, "No Room! No Room!", highlighting how restrictive planning policies continue to exacerbate Britain’s chronic housing shortage and affordability crisis.