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Europe’s Nanny State Problem

17 June 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Europe’s Nanny State Problem

17 June 2025
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”

Bootlegging Baptists

10 June 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Bootlegging Baptists

Christopher Snowdon
10 June 2025
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”

Four Types of Killjoy: #5 Conclusion

24 April 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Four Types of Killjoy: #5 Conclusion

Christopher Snowdon
24 April 2025
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”

Four Types of Killjoy: #4 Anti-gambling

10 April 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Four Types of Killjoy: #4 Anti-gambling

Christopher Snowdon
10 April 2025
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”

Four Types of Killjoy: #3 Anti-obesity

3 April 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Four Types of Killjoy: #3 Anti-obesity

Christopher Snowdon
3 April 2025
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”

Four Types of Killjoy: #1 Anti-smoking

27 March 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Four Types of Killjoy: #1 Anti-smoking

Christopher Snowdon
27 March 2025
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”

Which European country has the largest nanny state?

16 May 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Which European country has the largest nanny state?

16 May 2025

Chris Snowdon writes in the Spectator

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?”

The Nanny State Index 2025

15 May 2025

The Nanny State Index 2025

Christopher Snowdon
15 May 2025
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”

Britain now has 7th biggest nanny state in Europe, finds new international ranking

15 May 2025
Lifestyle Economics

Britain now has 7th biggest nanny state in Europe, finds new international ranking

15 May 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”

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