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He listed some survey numbers. They don’t back his claims though. Classic correlation vs causation.

• bayindirh 5y ago
  I don't agree. Convenience is a nice and valid reason to consume more and/or remove prohibitions. When something is cheap, it's consumed more. When it's free of consequences, consuming more is easier. Like how iPhone created a spike in data usage, being not subject to DUI or reducing chances of immediate death is a nice excuse to remove prohibitions and consume more alcohol.
  • belorn 5y ago
    Sweden follow that path of logic by imposing over 100% taxes on alcohol in order to discourage consumption. When a cup of beer costs around $10 it quickly becomes very expensive to get drunk. The state also has a monopoly on sales outside of bars, and the store closes fairly early on Fridays, is only open during a short period on Saturdays, and fully closed on Sundays. All with the primary goal of limiting consumption by making the purchasing less spontaneous and less convenient. There is however some debate if consumption is really reduced by making it expensive and inconvenient, and if it is simply a tax on poor people who are at work during weekdays.
  • Hendrikto 5y ago
    So you just speculate without evidence. I can also speculate: Population centers have a higher density of bars and taxis. Simply because there is a larger client base. Without evidence, you cannot tell.