Citation

Dills AK, Miron JA. Am. Law Econ. Rev. 2004; 6(2): 285-318.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/aler/ahh003

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article uses state-level data on cirrhosis death rates to examine the impact of state prohibitions, pre-1920 federal antialcohol policies, and constitutional prohibition on cirrhosis. State prohibitions had a minimal impact on cirrhosis, especially during the pre-1920 period. Pre-1920 federal antialcohol policies may have contributed to the decline in cirrhosis that occurred before 1920, although other factors were likely substantial influences as well. Constitutional Prohibition reduced cirrhosis by about 10-20%.