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An alternative to drug prohibition

9 May 2012

An alternative to drug prohibition

Chris Snowdon
9 May 2012
On 23 January 1912, representatives from twelve nations signed the International Opium Convention, which contracted them to ‘use their best … Continue reading “An alternative to drug prohibition”

Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive

17 March 2010

Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive

Richard Wellings
17 March 2010
The heavily publicised deaths of two teenagers in Lincolnshire who took mephedrone (known as “meow meow”) has led to calls … Continue reading “Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive”

Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive

17 March 2010

Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive

Richard Wellings
17 March 2010
The heavily publicised deaths of two teenagers in Lincolnshire who took mephedrone (known as “meow meow”) has led to calls … Continue reading “Banning “meow meow” would be counterproductive”

Economics on the web (14.11.09)

14 November 2009

Economics on the web (14.11.09)

Richard Wellings
14 November 2009
●  Philip Booth argues in the FT that ethics alone will not stop financial crises   ●  Patrick Basham and … Continue reading “Economics on the web (14.11.09)”

Scientific advice? Take it or leave it

4 November 2009

Scientific advice? Take it or leave it

Len Shackleton
4 November 2009
The brouhaha surrounding the sacking of Professor David Nutt by Alan Johnson leaves me in two minds. On the one … Continue reading “Scientific advice? Take it or leave it”

The drug laws don’t work, they just make things worse

17 February 2009
Lifestyle Economics

The drug laws don’t work, they just make things worse

Nick Silver
17 February 2009
Last week the government chose to ignore its own advisors and decided not to downgrade ecstasy to a “class B” … Continue reading “The drug laws don’t work, they just make things worse”

The case for lifting prohibitions

11 November 2008
Lifestyle Economics

The case for lifting prohibitions

Richard Wellings
11 November 2008
The last century has seen a steady expansion of the ‘nanny state’, a process that has arguably accelerated in the … Continue reading “The case for lifting prohibitions”

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