
Josh T. Smith
Josh T. Smith
Josh T. Smith earned a masters degree in economics at Utah State University. He previously worked on energy and environmental policy as a Policy Analyst at Strata and is now a researcher based in Logan, Utah. He writes about immigration, energy, and prohibitions.
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September 16, 2024
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California’s Next “Green New Deal” Should Be Red Tape Reduction
California has long positioned itself as a leader...
Josh T. Smith
February 21, 2024
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The Bitter Truth Behind Sugary Soda Taxes
Taxes on sugar-sweetened sodas, heralded as a solution to obesity and poor health, are...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
September 13, 2022
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Prohibition Is A Bad Way to Deal with Flavored Tobacco
On November 8, 2022, Californians will be able to vote up or down a law...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
February 4, 2019
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California Considers Banning Flavored Tobacco Products
A Policy That Would Do More Harm than Good
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
January 30, 2019
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Banning Flavored Tobacco and Vaping Products Does More Harm Than Good
Doug Shaw, the owner of Sanctuary Tobacco for 26 years...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
August 17, 2018
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The Moratorium on Soda Taxes Puts California on the Right Track
California recently banned future local soda taxes until 2031...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
February 6, 2018
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If You Want to Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground, You Support a Form of Economic Self-Destruction
The production of oil and natural...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
August 16, 2017
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Philly Moves the Goalposts on Soda Tax
When you’re losing, it’s good advice to play another game...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
July 24, 2017
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The Ban on Flavored Tobacco: San Franciscos Nannies Are at It Again
Not content to impose a heavy tax burden on cigarette...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith
May 22, 2017
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Santa Fes Rejection of Soda Tax a Win for Public Health
Record numbers of voters turned out on May 2 to say no to a soda tax...
William F. Shughart II, Josh T. Smith








