Kristian Niemietz

Kristian Niemietz is Head of Political Economy at the IEA. He tweets at @K_Niemietz

Is it a myth or a tremendous success?

At least in its current, extreme interpretation, the Williams Thesis is almost certainly false

Taxation and spending make little difference while Britain is unable to build

British thinking has to value supply more than distribution

The UK’s housing sector is straining at the seams; empty units and second houses are a sign of economic health 

Inefficiency, not underfunding, is at the root of its ills