IEA Featured Lifestyle Economics

Chris Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented in the Evening Standard on the news that adverts for cheese, butter and olive oil could be banned from the tube. In the article Chris argues that Mr Khan’s ban will lose revenue for TfL at a time when passenger numbers are ... Continue reading

Chris Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs has commented in The Sun today on the Health Secretary's pledge to stop the nannying. In the article Chris argues that if the Government is serious about helping those who want help without compromising freedom, it should repeal the slew of nanny state ... Continue reading

Chris Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for The Sunday Telegraph on childhood obesity. In his article Chris argues that sugar consumption has been falling for decades; that consumption of sugary drinks has fallen dramatically; rates of tooth decay have never been lower; childhood obesity is not spiralling; ... Continue reading

Kate Andrews, Associate Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs has written for City AM on the government's latest nanny state interventions. This government seems increasingly intent on moving us from one infantile stage to another, with Public Health England and HMRC replacing the roles of mum and dad. Just over the past few weeks, ... Continue reading