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PRICING AND TAX OPTIONS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL-RELATED HARMS.

Authors :
WEBSTER, IAN W.
Source :
Addiction. May2012, Vol. 107 Issue 5, p921-922. 2p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

In this article, the author comments on the study conducted by researcher T. Stockwell and colleagues on the impact of taxation to redress alcohol-related harms. He mentions that taxation on alcohol provides a revenue stream for government which can be helpful for prevention and treatment programmes. He also mentions the minimum price approach raises revenue would be benefited to alcohol producers and retailers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09652140
Volume :
107
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Addiction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74020739
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2012.03856.x