Latest Publications
Fair Markets
Markets are the best way to create and distribute wealth, but they don’t always work well for all the people in them. We research ways that sensible interactions between the state and the private sector can maximise growth and fairness.
Latest Publications:
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Chewing it over: Public attitudes to alternative proteins and meat reduction
Whereas vegetarianism and veganism were once relatively fringe, interest in reducing meat consumption – whether on animal welfare, health or environmental grounds – is on the rise. This report, the second of three in a series on the impact of alternative proteins on animals, investigates public attitudes towards meat reduction and the role of alternative proteins in these societal shifts.
| Published: | 05 September 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Aveek Bhattacharya, Christopher Bryant, Abby Couture |
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Social tariffs and the cost of living: Assessing the case for social tariffs as a mechanism to ensure access to essentials
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, there are growing concerns that the market is unable to provide affordable access to essential goods and services. This interim report investigates the depths of the affordability crisis and the case for social tariffs – discounts on products sold in free markets granted to disadvantaged consumers – as a means of helping those most in need during the current crisis, and beyond.
| Published: | 17 August 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Sam Robinson, John Asthana Gibson |
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Atlantic Aspirations: What does the US get for being a third richer than the UK?
Many have bemoaned the UK’s relatively low income compared to the US. This paper dives into consumption patterns in both countries to see how far this gap translates into a genuinely higher standard of living for Americans, and what the drivers of the difference in living standards are.
| Published: | 09 August 2023 |
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| Author: | John Handley |
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Strong foundations: The value of regenerating social housing – and how we can pay for it
The UK’s social housing stock is in need of regeneration, as many homes do not meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard and fall short of its energy efficiency target of an EPC C rating. This report models the benefits of investment in social housing regeneration, for the wellbeing of inhabitants, the environment and for local economies.
| Published: | 04 August 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Shreya Nanda, John Asthana Gibson |
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Mutual understanding: The modern mutual sector and how to support it
Mutuality has a rich history, but it remains largely misunderstood. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the modern mutual sector, exploring its key opportunities and challenges.
| Published: | 22 June 2023 |
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| Author: | Jake Shepherd |
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Fair or fowl? The state and future of farmed animal welfare in the UK
The UK is a nation of animal lovers, but are we doing enough to understand and reduce animal suffering everywhere– even farms? In this report, we attempt to identify a working definition and practical measure of animal welfare to understand where we are as a society, and where we might be headed. It is the first of three reports investigating the likelihood and potential for alternative proteins to reducing animal suffering.
| Published: | 25 May 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Jake Shepherd, Khazna Chami, Aveek Bhattacharya |
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Giving back: How to foster a stronger and more resilient charity sector
The UK’s charity sector has been resilient to recent shocks, but it is unclear how long this can last. This report suggests ways in which government can protect the sector’s long term viability, by instilling long term planning and sustainable financial models.
| Published: | 17 April 2023 |
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| Author: | Gideon Salutin |
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Insurance and the poverty premium
People in poverty regularly face a poverty premium in the insurance market. Not only is that unfair, it also leads to worse outcomes for people, families and society – and it risks trust in the market mechanism. In this report, we conceptualise drivers of the poverty premium and call on the government, the insurance industry, and regulators to establish policies that can protect people in poverty from paying more for coverage.
| Published: | 13 March 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Matthew Oakley, James Kirkup |
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Reducing the burden of government regulation
Government regulations can result in higher consumers prices, make businesses less competitive, and they can prevent innovation and reinforce barriers to entry. In this paper, Harvard Senior Fellow and Regulatory Policy Committee Chair Stephen Gibson, reviews previous efforts to reduce red tape.
| Published: | 09 March 2023 |
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| Author(s): | Stephen Gibson, Will Henshall, Tasila Banda |