Srovnání přístupů k regulaci alkoholu ve Švédském království a České republice k roku 2024

For both Sweden and the Czech Republic, alcohol is an integral part of the culture. Both countries have been plagued by high levels of alcohol consumption in society for many years, but now there are significant differences in approaches to alcohol policy. Sweden is known for its restrictive policy, while the Czech Republic still continues its rich tradition of active alcohol consumption. This paper examines the historical and current evolution of state regulation and alcohol policies in both countries and offers a comprehensive analysis of whether or not stricter state intervention leads to reduced consumption and more effective public health protection. In particular, it looks at key state instruments such as sales restrictions, excise taxation and advertising regulation. The results of the analysis show that state interventions can largely influence the evolution of alcohol consumption, but this is not very effective as society mainly looks for illegal ways to circumvent the state. The practical part is complemented by the actual research on alcohol culture and trends, which was carried out by means of a questionnaire survey among Swedish and Czech students. The thesis concludes with suggestions for potential economic policy measures for the both studied countries. The results provide a comprehensive comparison of both countries' approaches to alcohol regulation and identify key differences and similarities that can be used to guide the future direction of alcohol policies not only in these countries.