Roger Bate

Roger is a non-resident fellow at the International Center for Law and Economics. He lives in a suburb of Philadelphia.

The Role of NRT Fatally Undermines the Anti-Vape Case

Public health authorities insist they are guided by science. But when it comes to nicotine, policy is driven less by…

January 30, 2026

Vapes Increasingly Pushed Underground in the US and UK

Nicotine vaping products are increasingly being pushed underground in two contrasting jurisdictions, as my recent research illustrates. This sends a…

March 31, 2025