Our new alcohol policy: pointless, punishes the poor but makes politicians look ‘good’
HIBERIA FORUM: As a matter of public policy, there are several reasons to oppose the minimum pricing of alcohol.
HIBERIA FORUM: As a matter of public policy, there are several reasons to oppose the minimum pricing of alcohol.
HARPER’S: Ryan Khurana, research fellow at the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), agrees and says that the proposed hikes on white cider will only serve to “punish the poor”.
THE CONSERVATIVE: Lifestyle regulations should take into account that consumers are often unwilling to see themselves stripped off the right to enjoy certain products. Alcohol is certainly a part of this equation.
CONTACT: Ryan Khurana Research Fellow Consumer Choice Center ryan@consumerchoicecenter.org UK’s increased duties on low-cost alcohol will only serve to punish the poor London, UK – On Wednesday, U.K. chancellor Philip Hammond announced the latest budget in the House of Commons. Ryan Khurana, Research Fellow at the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), said the increased alcohol duties in […]
NOVO ARGUMENTE: Irland führt eine Steuer auf Softdrinks ein, in Frankreich wird sie erhöht. Diese nutzlose Maßnahme bevormundet die Verbraucher.
FOOD MANUFACTURE: Consumer rights group Consumer Choice Centre (CCC) argued the MUP would cause more harm than good.
EURACTIV: Luca Bertoletti, European Affairs Manager of the Consumer Choice Center, said the Court’s decision was “sad news” for consumers.
DAILY BUSINESS GROUP: Luca Bertoletti, European Affairs Manager of the Washington-based Consumer Choice Center states: “There are no empirical evidences that set minimum prices on alcohol will lead to a reduction of consumption.”
HIBERNIA FORUM: The Public Health Alcohol Bill being debated in Ireland is one of the most draconian set of alcohol legislation in the EU.
TVA: Plus de neuf Canadiens sur dix sont en faveur de permettre l’achat d’alcool dans une province et son transport d’une province à l’autre.