Impact of Legislation to Prohibit 'Happy Hours' in Indiana, 1983-1986
Description
This research program was undertaken in Indiana to evaluate
the effectiveness of legislation that prohibited "happy hours," the
sale of alcoholic beverages at reduced prices during specified times.
The happy hour ban sought to curb abusive drinking that can occur when
alcoholic beverages are served at significantly reduced prices for a
limited time only. The goal of the data collection was to determine
whether any reduction in automobile accidents could be attributed to
the ban on happy hours. Researchers used an interrupted time-series
design to observe trends over time. Data used in this evaluation were
extracted from the Accident Statistical Master Tapes for 1983 through
1986 for the state of Indiana, which include annual compilations of all
accidents. Variables measure the number of accidents during the
specified times. The first data file has as its unit of analysis weeks,
defined as beginning Monday and ending on Friday. The second data file
has as its unit of analysis bi-weekly periods.
Resources
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ICPSR09732.v1 |
https://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR09732.v1 |
Tags
- alcohol
- drinking-behavior
- alcohol-abuse
- traffic-accidents
- driving-under-the-influence