Fast Fizz: Alcohol Price Increases

Ruth takes a look at recent news of price hikes to the cost of alcohol in Scotland, from 50p to 65p per unit:

https://news.sky.com/video/minimum-alcohol-unit-price-increases-by-30-in-scotland-13225087

The move aims to reduce alcohol-related deaths in the country, that are at the highest level in 15yrs.

Ruth highlights the role of education, and questions the effectiveness of the change.

Does increasing the price of alcohol really reduce consumption?

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