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Bill Wirtz
Senior Policy Analyst
Bill Wirtz is the senior policy analyst for the Consumer Choice Center. He focuses specifically on evidence-based policy-making, agricultural and trade policy, as well as lifestyle choice.
Latest from Bill Wirtz
Les Américains paient-ils trop cher leurs médicaments, ou les Européens trop peu ?
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 25
European Railway Station Index 2026
Explore the 2026 European Railway Station Index, comparing major stations by punctuality, waiting times, accessibility, connections and amenities.
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Recent Publications
How Neoprohibitionists and Effective Altruists Want to Run Your Life
From Pints to AI Prompts: How Neoprohibitionists and Effective Altruists Want to Run Your Life Read the report Executive Summary Neoprohibitionism, the social and political movement dedicated to banning or limiting any substance considered dangerous to public health, has evolved. The scope is larger and more sweeping than the public moral crusades of the past. […]
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