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Vaping Works, a 2021 paper by IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon has been referenced in a ConservativeHome article criticising proposals for a generational tobacco ban.

The article said:

“The writing is on the wall: smoking rates decrease if the public are presented with a choice.

“In terms of a specific policy, the Conservatives could look towards pro-vaping educational commitments. A report published by the Institute of Economic Affairs found that electronic cigarettes are ’95 per cent safer than combustible tobacco products and are twice as effective as traditional nicotine replacement therapies’.”

Read the full article here.

You can also read a full copy of Vaping Works.



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