Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim has written for FEE on the Nanny State Index. The article said: “Governments across the world … Continue reading “Europe’s Nanny State Problem”

Many readers will be familiar with the concept of the Bootleggers and Baptists, in which self-interested businesses find common cause … Continue reading “Bootlegging Baptists”

In this series of posts, the IEA’s Christopher Snowdon explains the background and beliefs of the anti-smoking, anti-alcohol, anti-obesity and … Continue reading “Four Types of Killjoy: #5 Conclusion”

In this series of posts, the IEA’s Christopher Snowdon explains the background and beliefs of the anti-smoking, anti-alcohol, anti-obesity and … Continue reading “Four Types of Killjoy: #4 Anti-gambling”

In this series of posts, the IEA’s Christopher Snowdon explains the background and beliefs of the anti-smoking, anti-alcohol, anti-obesity and … Continue reading “Four Types of Killjoy: #3 Anti-obesity”

In this series, the IEA’s Dr Christopher Snowdon explains the background and beliefs of the anti-smoking, anti-alcohol, anti-obesity and anti-gambling … Continue reading “Four Types of Killjoy: #1 Anti-smoking”

Dr Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs, has written for the Spectator on the … Continue reading “Which European country has the largest nanny state?”

Contents Nanny State Index 2025 Summary Welcome to the sixth edition of the Nanny State Index, a league table of … Continue reading “The Nanny State Index 2025”

The UK is now the 7th worst place in Europe to eat, drink, smoke and vape, up from 11th place … Continue reading “Britain now has 7th biggest nanny state in Europe, finds new international ranking”