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Different Types of Alcohol Tax and Minimum Pricing Policies: An Evidence and Policy Review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: To This article presents the best available evidence regarding types of alcohol taxation and alcohol pricing policies and their effectiveness in reducing alcohol harm, by reviewing scholarly and grey literature. The latest evidence shows that alcohol taxation, particularly when based on alcohol content, can be highly effec- tive at reducing alcohol consumption and subsequent harm, while providing governments with increased revenue. Minimum pricing policies can complement taxes by specifically targeting higher-risk drinking and reducing health inequalities. Alcohol taxes benefit population health as well as government revenue, and minimum pricing can complement taxes by setting limitations to commercial practices which undermine health goals.

Source: Addicta The Turkish Journal on Addictions

DOI: 10.5152/addicta.2024.24271

Authors: Jem Roberts, Katherine Severi, Peter Rice

Institution: Institute of Alcohol Studies

Language: English

Topic: Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406309002

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