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What Hayek would do

Robert CB Miller argues that we need to tighten the 'loose joint' of bank credit creation and allow the recession to take its toll to solve the crisis and stop another one from taking place.
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Internet Freedom

We call on the government to commit to a 'Digital Freedom Charter' ahead of the Communications Bill, to stop the over-regulation of the Internet.
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The Limits of Wind Power

Our new report shows that wind power is limited due to the increased need for power storage, decrease in grid reliability, and increased operating costs.
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The Minimal Evidence for Minimum Pricing

Statistician John C. Duffy and ASI fellow Christopher Snowdon assess the Sheffield Alcohol Policy Model, used as the basis for calls for minimum alcohol pricing.
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May 28

Could deflation be salvation? The case for productivity driven deflation

Tuesday 28 May 2013
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The corruption of capitalism: David Stockman book launch

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