Tim Andrews is the Global Spokesman for Prohibition Does Not Work and Director of Consumer Issues at Americans for Tax Reform and the Tholos Foundation. He previously served as Executive Director of the Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance, where he founded the Legalise Vaping Australia campaign.
He holds degrees in law and public policy from the University of Sydney, including a Master of Public Policy, and is a frequent media commentator in both the United States and his native Australia on issues of harm reduction, regulation, and public policy.
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The economic impacts of prohibition | #GFN26 Keynote #3
29 Jun 2026
The session will explore the economic dimensions of prohibition through a political economy lens. Drawing on data and insights from multiple markets, it considers how regulatory actions may influence consumer behaviour, demand across product categories and public perceptions. It will also examine potential fiscal effects and the dynamics of illicit trade in response to prohibition. Bringing together policy, data, and market insight, this session explores how prohibition shapes real-world outcomes for consumers, governments, and public health.