The monetary policy changes that led to price increases

The relationship between the money supply, demand for money, and price levels is a dynamic force within the economic landscape. It’s important to note …

Alcohol Advertising: What does the evidence show?

The economics literature shows that advertising can increase the sale of individual brands but, in mature markets, does not increase aggregate sales of the …

Hayek on competition: A liberal antitrust for a digital age?

Competition is a discovery process between rival firms and can only be explained if the information is imperfect. It is the most effective way …

The risks of the Digital Markets Act

In July 2023 the European Commission starts the process of designating gatekeepers on digital markets. Large digital companies deemed to have a large user …

Did lockdowns work? The verdict on Covid restrictions

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the effect of lockdowns, also referred to as ‘Covid restrictions’, ‘social distancing measures’ …

Nanny State Index 2023

Germany has taken the top spot as the freest country in Europe once again, with the least amount of nannying regulations like banning, taxing, …