Study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the European Union now available

In 2008 DG SANCO commissioned RAND Europe to conduct a study on "The affordability of alcoholic beverages in the European Union - Understanding the link between alcohol affordability, consumption and harms". Apart from an extensive study of literature, RAND Europe has consulted for this study a wide range of stakeholders (EU Member States, economic operators, public health NGOs, and other Directorates-General of the European Commission).

The responsibility for the content of this study lies with the authors, and the content does not necessarily represent the views of the European Commission; nor is the Commission responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Report (1.9 MB)