Health & Lifestyle Publications
May 15, 2025
Published by  EPICENTER on  May 15, 2025
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The Nanny State Index ranks European countries by how much they interfere in your lifestyle choices — from what you eat and drink to whether you smoke or vape. 
February 27, 2025
Published by  IEA on  February 27, 2025
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The report The People vs. Paternalism examines why grassroots opposition to government paternalism is weak and how it could be strengthened.
July 27, 2023
Published by  IEA on  July 27, 2023
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The economics literature shows that advertising can increase the sale of individual brands but, in mature markets, does not increase aggregate sales of the type of product being 
advertised.
June 5, 2023
Published by  IEA on  June 5, 2023
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The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the effect of lockdowns, also referred to as ‘Covid restrictions’, ‘social distancing measures’ etc., on COVID-19 mortality based on available empirical evidence.
May 31, 2023
Published by  EPICENTER on  May 31, 2023
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Germany has taken the top spot as the freest country in Europe once again, with the least amount of nannying regulations like banning, taxing, and regulating food & soft drinks, alcohol, tobacco, and e-cigarettes.
May 31, 2021
Published by  EPICENTER on  May 31, 2021
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The 2021 edition of the Nanny State Index, which has been expanded to 30 countries in Europe, shows that Germany has taken the top spot as the freest country.





