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Regulation and Regulators
Latest Publications:
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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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SMF Market Competition Bulletin 2018
This SMF report presents new estimates of industry concentration in consumer markets, exploring the extent to which markets are dominated by a small number of large businesses.
Published: | 20 September 2018 |
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Author(s): | Scott Corfe, Nicole Gicheva |
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Competition, not Concentration
This report explores issues of concentration and competition in consumer markets, and the role that policymakers can play in driving improved outcomes for UK households in these markets.
Published: | 31 July 2018 |
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Author: | Scott Corfe |
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The impact of Insurance Premium Tax on UK households
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) – covering most general insurance – has increased substantially since its inception in 1994. In particular, since 2011 IPT has climbed rapidly as policymakers have sought...
Published: | 30 October 2017 |
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Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Stick or Switch? Making markets fairer and more competitive
And, rightly so: too many people feel they are being ripped off and poorer households in particular are vulnerable to unfairly high prices and unfavourable contracts. In a period of...
Published: | 12 October 2017 |
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Author: | Nigel Keohane |
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Concentration, not competition: the state of UK consumer markets
This SMF report provides new insights into the state of consumer markets in the UK. In particular it examines the extent to which the UK’s consumer markets are competitive and concentrated and the impact this is having on consumer outcomes
Published: | 02 October 2017 |
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Author(s): | Scott Corfe, Nicole Gicheva |
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Consumers and the economy are getting a bad deal because companies don’t face enough competition
Infographic for SMF report Concentration, not competition: the state of UK consumer markets.
Published: | 02 October 2017 |
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Author(s): | Scott Corfe, Nicole Gicheva |
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Switching the measure
This report assesses how the current account market is performing for vulnerable consumers.
Published: | 19 September 2017 |
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Author: | Kathryn Petrie |