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“Substitution,” “Restraint” and “Reduction” during the Manitoba Beer and Liquor Strikes of 1978

Dan W. Harper, Linda MacRae, Donald Lange

SUMMARY. When a strike by liquor outlet employees sharply reduced the availability of distilled spirits and wine, there was little substitution of beer and a decrease in over-all consumption of alcohol. A strike by brewery workers led to the substitution of other alcoholic beverages for beer and to a minimal decrease in over-all consumption.