“Laws are like sausages. It is better not to see them being made.” – Attributed to Otto von Bismarck SUMMARY … Continue reading “Inside the Sausage Factory”

In response to a government consultation on banning vaping in workplaces, pubs, clubs and cars, Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle … Continue reading “Government determined to destroy hospitality with unjustifiable vape ban”

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”

Hayek’s Bastards: The Neoliberal Roots of the Populist Right by Quinn Slobodian, Penguin Random House The premise of Quinn Slobodian’s … Continue reading “Book review: Hayek’s Bastards”

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”

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”