Price

Alcohol taxes and mark-ups in control states, are a way for governments to raise money to offset the societal cost and harm of alcohol use and are generally well-supported by the public. Minimum unit pricing and setting the price floor in control states has also been found to be an effective public health intervention when applied along with taxes, but this policy has not been tried in the U.S. Such strategies are found to increase alcohol prices, lower consumption and reduce alcohol-related harms such as drinking and driving, crime, violence and premature deaths.

Public Opinion and Policy
Consumption & Consumer Choice
Mortality and Morbidity
Alcohol Price and Other Drugs
Government Control

Review of State Laws Restricting Local Authority to Impose Alcohol Taxes in the United States

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Increasing Alcohol Taxes: Analysis of Case Studies from Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts

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Impact of Maryland’s 2011 Alcohol Sales Tax Increase on Alcoholic Beverage Sales

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Pricing of Alcohol in Canada: A Comparison of Provincial Policies and Harm‐Reduction Opportunities

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Analysis of Price Changes in Washington Following the 2012 Liquor Privatization

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The Relationship Between Alcohol Taxes and Binge Drinking: Evaluating New Tax Measures Incorporating Multiple Tax and Beverage Types

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