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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.
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Returning the favour: a new social contract for business
In this report, the SMF's Director, James Kirkup says businesses should agree a “new social contract” on improved tax compliance, treatment of workers and support for communities in exchange for emergency support during the coronavirus crisis.
| Published: | 30 March 2020 |
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| Author: | James Kirkup |
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The impact of Insurance Premium Tax on UK households: 2020 Update Report
This Social Market Foundation report presents updated analysis into the impact of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) on households
| Published: | 28 February 2020 |
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| Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Beyond levelling up: the Conservative case for tackling inequalities of income and wealth
In a personal essay, Tim Pitt, formerly a special adviser at HM Treasury, argues that the government of Boris Johnson should give greater priority to acknowledging and addressing inequality of income and wealth in Britain.
| Published: | 15 January 2020 |
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| Author: | Tim Pitt |
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Win & Save – Exploring the potential of a lottery savings scheme in the UK
This report sets out an innovative policy to help address low savings levels among lower-income households: a Win & Save Scheme, a hybrid savings and lottery product, transforming the habit of gambling into a form of saving.
| Published: | 13 November 2019 |
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| Author: | Nicole Gicheva |
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Pour Decisions: The case for reforming alcohol duty
This report explores the case for reforming alcohol duty in the United Kingdom, and the principles which should underpin a new, improved alcohol duty regime.
| Published: | 06 September 2019 |
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| Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Better regulators, fairer markets
The current economic model under the capitalist system is currently in crisis. This report suggests that stricter regulation is a solution to this issue and a way to restore public faith and confidence in markets.
| Published: | 02 May 2019 |
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| Author: | James Kirkup |
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Building a Better Market
Buying a home is one of the most important purchases that a consumer will make in their lifetime, and the market should work well to meet the needs of consumers. This report focuses on how to improve the market in the interests of consumers.
| Published: | 03 March 2019 |
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| Author: | Salima Ali |
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Co-Living: A Solution to the Housing Crisis?
This study explores the role that co-living could play in increasing homeownership for first-time-buyers in the United Kingdom – particularly among those in younger age groups living in urban areas.
| Published: | 26 February 2019 |
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| Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Which way now? Economic policy after a decade of upheaval
This report brings together the insight and research of 25 leading economists to explain the consequences of the financial crisis, the fundamental causes of the Brexit vote, what those things tells us about how economic policy should be made and implemented, and how the UK can promote inclusive growth and financial stability in the years ahead.
| Published: | 08 February 2019 |
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| Author: | Social Market Foundation |