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1. Disentangling the messiness of natural experiments to evaluate public policy.

Author

Robinson, Mark, Callinan, Sarah, and Taylor, Nicholas

Subjects
EXPERIMENTAL design, ALCOHOL-induced disorders, HUMAN services programs, HARM reduction, GOVERNMENT policy, ALCOHOL drinking, DECISION making, DISEASE complications
Abstract

The author comments on an article by J. Holmes which summarizes studies that explored whether the introduction of the minimum unit pricing (MUP) policy in 2018 has led to the theorized reduction in consumption in Scotland overall and among population groups most likely to experience alcohol-related harm. Topics include association of MUP with reduced deaths and hospital admissions caused by alcohol in Scotland and concern that MUP would unfairly affect those who drink at low moderate levels.

Published
2023
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2. Minimum unit pricing and the messiness of evidence‐based policy.

Author

Bhattacharya, Aveek

Subjects
SUBSTANCE abuse prevention, HEALTH policy, ALCOHOLIC beverages, PUBLIC health, HARM reduction, ALCOHOL drinking, BUSINESS, COST analysis, POLICY sciences, DRINKING behavior, COMPULSIVE behavior
Abstract

The author on a study by John Holmes which examined whether the minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol has the effects on alcohol consumption in Scotland. He discusses the trouble in demonstrating a policy according to Holmes, the implication of the model of evidence-based policy, and how a proper understanding of MUP's effectiveness in Scotland can be reached.

Published
2023
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