Who Really Funds the Institute of Economic Affairs?

Is the Institute of Economic Affairs an educational charity promoting market-based solutions to the world’s economic problems? Or is it a right-wing lobbying group pushing Thatcherite ideology? Whatever you think, the IEA is one of the world’s most influential think tanks, and its role in creating modern neoliberal politics cannot be understated.

This week’s guest, Kristian Niemietz, is the Editorial Director at the IEA and a long-time Novara Media hater. Aaron sat down with him to talk about devolution, trickle-down economics and who really funds the IEA.

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