Covid-19 should not lead to prohibition era policies
22 May 2020
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In the Media
Len Shackleton quoted by City AM
21 May 2020
In the Media
Julian Jessop quoted by The Sun
22 May 2020
Government and Institutions
Christopher Snowdon writes for News 24
As part of the world’s most draconian Covid-19 lockdown, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa instituted a complete ban on the distribution, transport and sale of alcohol on 27 March.
But as IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon warns, “the current ban is dangerous, costly and self-defeating“. Christopher added, “It enriches criminals, robs governments of much-needed tax revenue, cultivates opportunities for public sector corruption, and puts people out of work.”
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But as IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon warns, “the current ban is dangerous, costly and self-defeating“. Christopher added, “It enriches criminals, robs governments of much-needed tax revenue, cultivates opportunities for public sector corruption, and puts people out of work.”
Read the full article here.
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