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The Tholos Foundation is proud to have published two papers analysing the impact of the deeply misguided attempts to ban flavored reduced risk tobacco alternatives, and setting out options for smarter, more targeted polices to reduce underage usage.
Analysis of the Response to the European Commission’s 2023 Public Consultation on the Evaluation of the Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control
Tholos Foundation International Research Fellow Pieter Cleppe has authored a paper responding to the recent European Commission Evaluation of the legislative framework for tobacco control.
Analysis of the Response to the European Commission’s 2023 Public Consultation on the Evaluation of the Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control
Tholos Foundation International Research Fellow Pieter Cleppe has authored a paper responding to the recent European Commission Evaluation of the legislative framework for tobacco control.
Free Market Principles Carve a Way Forward for Armenia
Armenia is a tiny country in a difficult neighborhood. The size of the 41st largest U.S. state with only half its people (Maryland and three million), Armenia is landlocked in the mountainous South Caucuses.
Free Market Principles Carve a Way Forward for Armenia
Armenia is a tiny country in a difficult neighborhood. The size of the 41st largest U.S. state with only half its people (Maryland and three million), Armenia is landlocked in the mountainous South Caucuses.
Presenting Tholos-commissioned IPSOS Polling Data on effects likely effects of Uzbekistan’s Nicotine Pouch Ban
The Tholos Foundation recently commissioned international polling firm IPSOS to investigate the likely effects of Uzbekistan’s recently passed legislation to ban reduced risk nicotine pouches.
Presenting Tholos-commissioned IPSOS Polling Data on effects likely effects of Uzbekistan’s Nicotine Pouch Ban
The Tholos Foundation recently commissioned international polling firm IPSOS to investigate the likely effects of Uzbekistan’s recently passed legislation to ban reduced risk nicotine pouches.
Presenting IPSOS polling on Uzbekistan’s nicotine pouch ban
A new IPSOS survey commissioned by the Tholos Foundation reveals that two-thirds of Uzbek nicotine pouch users rely on the products for health reasons, and many may return to smoking or seek illegal sources if the ban is implemented.
Presenting IPSOS polling on Uzbekistan’s nicotine pouch ban
A new IPSOS survey commissioned by the Tholos Foundation reveals that two-thirds of Uzbek nicotine pouch users rely on the products for health reasons, and many may return to smoking or seek illegal sources if the ban is implemented.
Exclusive poll exposes effects of Slovenia’s proposed flavored vape ban
A new IPSOS survey commissioned by the Tholos Foundation reveals that over 70% of Slovenian vapers use non-tobacco flavors, and 4 in 5 believe banning them will lead to higher smoking rates and illicit market growth.
Exclusive poll exposes effects of Slovenia’s proposed flavored vape ban
A new IPSOS survey commissioned by the Tholos Foundation reveals that over 70% of Slovenian vapers use non-tobacco flavors, and 4 in 5 believe banning them will lead to higher smoking rates and illicit market growth.
Interview with Pieter Cleppe on Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights in the Biotech Industries.
The Property Rights Alliance had the pleasure of interviewing Pieter Cleppe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Brussels Report, a free-market media outlet dedicated to news and analysis covering the European Union, and author of the case study “The Importance of IP Protection for Belgian Biotech Company, Argenx” on the importance of IP protection for the Belgium-based biotech company Argenx.
Interview with Pieter Cleppe on Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights in the Biotech Industries.
The Property Rights Alliance had the pleasure of interviewing Pieter Cleppe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Brussels Report, a free-market media outlet dedicated to news and analysis covering the European Union, and author of the case study “The Importance of IP Protection for Belgian Biotech Company, Argenx” on the importance of IP protection for the Belgium-based biotech company Argenx.
New White Paper Shows Safer Nicotine Alternatives Lead to Significant Reduction in Smoking Rates
The Tholos Foundation, in partnership with Japan-based Pacific Alliance Institute and Sweden-based consulting firm Scantech Strategy Advisors, today released a policy paper, Safer Nicotine Works, on how Sweden and Japan have successfully reduced smoking rates by introducing safer alternative nicotine products.
New White Paper Shows Safer Nicotine Alternatives Lead to Significant Reduction in Smoking Rates
The Tholos Foundation, in partnership with Japan-based Pacific Alliance Institute and Sweden-based consulting firm Scantech Strategy Advisors, today released a policy paper, Safer Nicotine Works, on how Sweden and Japan have successfully reduced smoking rates by introducing safer alternative nicotine products.
California Vape Study Yields Shocking Results
In response to a recently enacted vape flavor ban in California, Tholos commissioned a comprehensive poll by IPSOS.
California Vape Study Yields Shocking Results
In response to a recently enacted vape flavor ban in California, Tholos commissioned a comprehensive poll by IPSOS.
2023 International Trade Barrier Index
KUALA LUMPUR, MY –– 5/10/2023 –– The Tholos Foundation today released the 2023 International Trade Barrier Index. Singapore, New Zealand, and Japan scored the top spots for trade liberalization.
2023 International Trade Barrier Index
KUALA LUMPUR, MY –– 5/10/2023 –– The Tholos Foundation today released the 2023 International Trade Barrier Index. Singapore, New Zealand, and Japan scored the top spots for trade liberalization.
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