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Alcohol in the Czech Republic during Pandemic: Moderate Drinkers Cut Back, Problem Drinkers Took More

CETA/February 20, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about several socio-economic changes. However, one of them is undoubtedly the change in alcohol consumption among Czech consumers. Despite the fact that the aggregated data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed overall decline in average alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic during 2021, for some most-risky groups of consumers the situation has worsened.

Society

Why Support Drug Legalization, Georgian Perspective

Nodar Chinchaladze and New Economic School Georgia/July 12, 2019July 5, 2019 /Leave a comment

People can be divided into two groups: those for whom individual freedom is the most important value and the rest, for whom the freedom is not so important. I do not have any objection to the second group, but their position is simply unacceptable for, probably, the other way around.

Society

Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food, Beverages: Poland More Restrictive Than Germany and the Czech Republic

Marek Tatala and FOR/June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 /Leave a comment

The Nanny State Index 2019 measures the level of restrictive regulations governing the sale and consumption of food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcohol, tobacco, and e-cigarettes. The higher a country’s ranking, the more restrictive the regulations.

Economy

Shadow Economy in Lithuania: A Boost in Illegal Alcohol and Tobacco

LFMI/December 28, 2017 /Leave a comment

After three years of decline, illegal trade in alcohol is on the increase, shows a research by the Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI). According to LFMI, this year the shadow economy occupied 24% of the spirits market in Lithuania, representing an increase by two-percentage points since 2015.

Economy

Can Online Advertisements of Alcohol Be Restricted?

Kaja Kallas and Academy of Liberalism/March 23, 2017August 7, 2017 /Leave a comment

Alcohol policies differ greatly by states. Among other things, the AVMSD sets minimum standards for television advertising, although Member States are given the possibility to apply stricter rules, as television is generally clearly confined to the territory of one state.

Economy

Excise Taxes in the Czech Republic

Ales Rod and More Liberal Voices/January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 /Leave a comment

Tax rates are a political decision with fiscal impacts. And despite the fact that all voters are influenced by taxes, at least voters who have a strong opinion on the issue of excise duties (e.g. alcohol, tobacco, etc.) affect the election outcome.

Economy

Excise Duties on Alcohol in the EU

Peter Bence Stumpf and More Liberal Voices/January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 /Leave a comment

To better understand the need for a change in policy, this article first provides a brief overview of the current legislation and its implementation in member states and then looks at how current proposals for new minimum rates were formed. Finally, it evaluates whether increasing taxes on alcohol is the best course of action.

Economy

Fight Against Criminals, Not Legal Entrepreneurs

Ales Rod/February 25, 2014August 31, 2017 /Leave a comment

It is absurd to think that regulation of the official market, no matter whether via taxes or production-cost increasing tools, could eliminate the black market.

Economy

How Can State Destroy Market? Like this!

Ales Rod/February 25, 2014August 31, 2017 /Leave a comment

Entrepreneurs producing alcohol are continuously seen as “les enfants terribles” of European economies, together with manufacturers of tobacco products and business subjects from oil industry.

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LFMI Releases a New Publication on Shadow Economy in Lithuania

LFMI/November 15, 2012August 31, 2017 /Leave a comment

Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI) introduces a new periodical publication “Lithuanian Shadow Economy“. The publication provides data about shadow economy in Lithuania and more specific data and insights in alcohol, fuel and cigarette markets.

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Alcohol in the Czech Republic during Pandemic: Moderate Drinkers Cut Back, Problem Drinkers Took More

Why Support Drug Legalization, Georgian Perspective

Alcohol, Cigarettes, Food, Beverages: Poland More Restrictive Than Germany and the Czech Republic

Shadow Economy in Lithuania: A Boost in Illegal Alcohol and Tobacco

Can Online Advertisements of Alcohol Be Restricted?

Excise Taxes in the Czech Republic

Excise Duties on Alcohol in the EU

Fight Against Criminals, Not Legal Entrepreneurs

How Can State Destroy Market? Like this!

LFMI Releases a New Publication on Shadow Economy in Lithuania

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