AIGames -sdgoal 1 who's done most to end poverty with finance? - eg financial literacy curriculum....digital finance most populous bank designed by pro-poor foundation partners ...; tech is best chance to end poverty but where's AI Banking and eg green finance

Saturday, March 7, 2020

seems like lot of good stuff- dad did lot of volunteer work eg on their judging panel for economic prizes and writing the hundredth hobart leaflet- this reviewed the first 100 hobarts and how paper currency was the most common crisis 

brexit would never have happened with subprime 2008 - the whole of europe is run for big bureaucrats and germany's reunification - viruses and wars know no borders when people in brussels behave like king canute- we invite people from every european country to come up with ideas on win-wins with another european country www.economisteurope.com and look forward to fringe festival of adam smith debates on free trade between communities everywhere during cop26 glasgow nov 2020

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ICYMI: The IEA Newsletter!

  • Fowl play
  • Adam's curious task
  • Intern opportunities
  • Calling all teachers
  • What's in a name?
  • You’re invited!

Fowl play

Chlorinated chicken has become totemic once again in all things Brexit, since most British consumers associate chlorine with domestic bleach.

But are the arguments put forward by certain groups to keep US meat out of the UK market thinly veiled protectionism? Or are they simply addressing justifiable concerns on food standards and safety?

On this week’s IEA podcast, host and Digital Manager Darren Grimes discusses the topic with the IEA’s Head of Regulatory Affairs, Victoria Hewson.
You can subscribe to our podcasts on Apple PodcastsSpotify and Podbean.

Curious task

Elsewhere, the Canadian Liberal Institute interviewed Director of EPICENTER, Adam Bartha, on the rising tide of populism in Europe and the ongoing political realignment on their weekly podcast the "Curious Task".

Adam spoke about the rise of authoritarian ideas on the European political spectrum and the dangers they pose for liberal democracies. 
Left- and right-wing populists across Europe are united in their stance against free trade, open societies, and the rule of law. 



He outlined how free market liberals should address new policy areas and reach out to new allies in order to further their cause of open, global societies.
Listen to the full episode here.

Intern opportunities

Know anyone who'd like to take part in the IEA's acclaimed internship programmes?

We have a wide range of programmes - from week-long internships for Sixth Formers to longer-term general internships. 

All our internships will introduce you to free market ideas and expand your knowledge of free markets and free society.



But don’t take our word for it. Here’s just one of the many testimonials we’ve received from former interns:
“Joining the internship scheme at the IEA was a truly rewarding experience and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in economics and freedom. I learned valuable skills in logistics, events planning and team management, whilst being academically stimulated through discussions, seminars and lectures with other interns and staff.”

Click here to learn how to apply for an internship, and be sure to pass on the details to anyone you know who might be interested.
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Calling all teachers

How best to measure an economy’s success?
Later this month, the IEA is hosting an event for teachers, examining the ways we can measure economic success - including by GDP, growth, productivity and inequality.

Aimed at teachers of economics and related topics at A-Level/IB/Scottish Higher, the events will include talks from IEA Economics Fellow Julian Jessop and our Head of Education Dr Stephen Davies.

The event will take place on 10th 
March, from 9.45am - 2.30pm at the University of Buckingham.

Register here.
If you’d like to reserve a place, follow the links above or email Ralph Buckle at events@iea.org.uk. Please also include the name of your school.
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What's in a name?

Libertarian illusion... 


Socialists are fond of modifiers these days. We've had "democratic socialism", “millennial socialism” and libertarian communism to name but a few.
But as the IEA's Head of Political Economy Dr Kristian Niemietz argues on our blog this week, these distinctions are "wholly illusory" - and socialism will always be authoritarian in its actual practice.

Eco-independence... 


 

The EU has influenced the UK’s environmental policy agenda in a number of ways. Simply retaining what has been inherited from the EU would prove ineffectual for the UK in developing a cost-effective approach to tackling climate change.
Writing for our blogIEA Research Assistant Luke Warren argues that unshackled from the EU, the UK can formulate a coherent environmental programme.

Make trade woke again..?




The inherent neutrality of trade has recently come under fire. The WTO has said that trade should be "postively gender biased" and in the UK, the Women's Budget Group has called for more gender sensitivity in trade policy.

But, as Maria Chaplia argues on our blog this week, trade is a great tool for empowerment, precisely because of its impartiality.

Read more of our blog here

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You're invited!

In conversation with John Humphrys 

Former BBC veteran John Humphrys will be our special guest for a forthcoming IEA Book Club event.


John – who hosted Radio 4’s Today programme from 1987 until last year – will join us to discuss his fascinating memoir, A Day Like Today, in which he looks back at his remarkable career, reflects on the politicians he interrogated and weighs in on the role of the BBC.

The event will take place from 6 to 8pm on Monday, 9th March here at the IEA and places are sure to be in much demand. If you would like to attend please email bookclub@iea.org.uk
You can also find out all about the IEA Book Club – which brings you year-round invites to exclusive events with top authors here.

New Vision? The Future of the BBC

The IEA is delighted to host a panel discussion on ‘New Vision? The Future of the BBC’



The UK Government has launched a public consultation on whether non-payment of the TV licence fee should remain a criminal offence. This marks a significant opportunity for the BBC, and its funding model, to change. But should we go further? 

The IEA recently published ‘New Vision: Liberating the BBC from the licence fee’ which sets out a proposal for a subscriber-owned mutual, along the lines of the National Trust, so could that idea gain momentum.



Join us and our panel on 16th March, 6-8pm for a lively discussion about the potential routes the BBC may embark upon, including that proposed in New Vision’.

Register above to ensure your spot, or alternatively email events@iea.org.uk.
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