Getting Started With Alcohol Taxes: How to Design Good Policy That Saves Lives

On November 10 at 10am ET | 7am PT | 3pm GMT, join Economics for Health at Johns Hopkins University, from the RESET Alcohol initiative led by Vital Strategies, for a webinar launching Principles of Alcohol Taxation, a new policy note that outlines six key principles for the design and implementation of effective alcohol excise taxes. Principles of Alcohol Taxation is a powerful tool that presents the most up-to-date information on how alcohol taxation should be designed to address alcohol harms.

This engaging and accessible webinar will break down technical concepts into practical insights for policymakers, advocates and public health professionals. The session will provide an overview of why well-designed alcohol taxes are essential to meet public health objectives and will present the six core principles that make alcohol taxation effective, explained without jargon. Our discussants will share real-world examples from South Africa, the Philippines and the Americas region that illustrate how these principles can support alcohol tax implementation. Whether you’re new to health taxation or looking to strengthen your advocacy efforts, this webinar will equip you with a clear, evidence-based framework for understanding and communicating about alcohol excise tax policy. No economics degree required–just bring your curiosity and passion for public health!