Centre for Economics and Business Research

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Centre for Economics and Business Research (CERB), established in 1992, describes itself as an independent consultancy that specialises in business and public interest research providing "analysis, forecasts and strategic advice to major UK and multinational companies, financial institutions, government departments and agencies and trade bodies" [1]. The group is also an economic think tank and forecaster, specialise in providing business forecasts and related services.


Alcohol Industry Work

In June 2009 CERB published a report commissioned by SABMiller to assess the economic impact of minimum pricing for alcohol by unit. The move towards minimum pricing has been put forward by the Scottish Government and is being increasingly supported in England, as one, of a range of measures thought effective in tackling alcohol related harm. CERB found no economic basis for the introduction of minimum pricing per unit of alcohol and interestingly extended their critique to question the established evidence base that supports the policy [2]

Directors

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Staff


Affiliations

Asda SABMiller

References

  1. CERB Website Home Page accessed 31st January 2010
  2. CERB, June 3rd 2009 Minimum Alcohol Pricing: A targeted measure? accessed 22nd January 2010
  3. FAME Financial and Company information Website CERB subscription required accessed 31st January 2010