The Contribution made by Beer to the European Economy 2009 (ENG)

This study focuses on the economic impact of the brewing sector in 27 European union Member States plus 4 countries (Croatia, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey) in the year 2008. The report is the second edition; the first was published in January 2006. To represent the economic impact of the brewing sector, we distinguished three different effects: (1) direct impact, (2) indirect impact, and (3) induced impactAlthough the brewing sector is international in scope and many brewing companies are organisations operating as multinationals, the analyses were carried out at country level. In this manner, the impact on individual national economies could be measured.The methodology used for estimating this economic impact is developed by Regioplan. It is a model that can be used in other sectors also. The study is commissioned by The Brewers of Europe and conducted by Regioplan Policy Research and Ernst & Young Tax Advisors.