Using evidence from available academic studies, the author provides insight into three issues of the liquor advertising policy debate: (1) Will hard liquor advertising increase hard liquor consumption? (2) What effect will hard liquor advertising have on public beliefs? and (3) Will warning labels or massages be effective? The author also provides recommendations for policymakers and advertisers.
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