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Beverage alcohol as a constraint to development in the Third World
1Department of Economics, California State University, Sacramento 95819.
The International Journal of the Addictions
|October 1, 1993
Summary
Beverage alcohol production and consumption in developing nations hinder economic and social progress. Research has evolved to integrate theoretical frameworks, development impacts, and policy interventions for a comprehensive understanding.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Development Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Beverage alcohol production and consumption in developing countries present significant challenges to economic and social development.
- A multidisciplinary academic literature has emerged to address this complex issue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of academic literature concerning beverage alcohol's impact on development.
- To identify key research foci and their integration over time.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of academic literature spanning two distinct periods: 1970s-mid/late 1980s and post-1980s.
- Identification of core research themes: theoretical frameworks, development impact, and alcohol policy.
Main Results:
- Early literature (1970s-1980s) focused discretely on theoretical frameworks, development impact, and policy.
- Post-1980s literature demonstrates increased integration of these foci into more holistic treatments.
Conclusions:
- The academic understanding of beverage alcohol's role in development has matured.
- Integrated approaches are crucial for addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by alcohol production and consumption in developing nations.