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purpose
to reduce excessive alcohol consumption 2. government sets a legally high minimum price on wine 3. prevents cheap alcohol and protects population health
effects
high price, lower quantity demanded. 2. may reduce heavy drinking and related healthcare costs. 3. creates incentive for black market or cross border shopping (people going to Sweden)
stakeholders
consumers- worse off. producers- mixed, domestic producers are protected from cheap imports, face stable, regulated demand because Vinmonopolet is the sole purchaser. government- gains lower social costs (health, crime), loses revenue when people buy abroad.
evaluation
1.effective for reducing consumption of inelastic goods like alcohol 2. can lead to unintended consequences (illegal markets) 3. works best with awareness campaigns + taxes.
Vinmonopolet
is a goverment owned monopoly that sells wine and spirits in Norway.
why it is a price ceiling
alcohol price kept high. 2. free market competition would make price lower, government does not allow cheaper alcohol