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020			_a0-255-36185-8
050			_aK3651 .A23 .L4 1985
100			_aLewis, J.P.
245		0	_aFreedom to drink; a critical review of the development of the licensing laws and proposals for reform
260			_aLondon _bThe Institute of Economic Affairs _c1985
300			_a79p.
440			_aHobart Paper 103
500			_aPresents arguments in economic efficiency and philosophy on the statutory restrictions to consumer choice regarding the sale of alcoholic drinks in England and Wales. The book presents historical background on the evolution of licensing laws illustrating the variations in their laxity over the years and the differential treatments of pubs, off-licenses, clubs, restaurants, among others, in relation to their economic consequences. Different legislation that affect the consumer are discussed and compared.
650			_aEconomics|Alcohol Drinking|Legislation, Drug|Jurisprudence|England
942			_2lcc _cBK
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