Jamie Whyte appointed Director of Research of the Institute of Economic Affairs

The IEA announced:

Jamie has been appointed Director of Research at the IEA. Jamie holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge University and is former leader of the ACT Party of New Zealand. He will take up his role in mid-April 2017. He takes over the position from Professor Philip Booth, who has taken up a role as Professor of Finance, Public Policy and Ethics at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham.

The IEA is a very influential and prestigious free market think tank. It was founded in 1955 and has often been cited as the most influential think tank in modern British history. Great position for Jamie as Director of Research.