An interesting study just came out that concludes that people who consume alcohol earn significantly more income than those who do not. Men can see an increase of 10% while women can see an increase of 14%. Those men who visit a bar at least once per month can see an additional 7% increase. [source] I’m not sure how this study was conducted, or what assumptions they made, but it’s interesting either way. They essentially link drinking to networking and the improved relationship management skills and opportunities that result. They hope that this study will be helpful in persuading schools to rethink dry campuses, as drinking can lead directly to ‘increased social capitol’.
I like a lot of the points they make but can also identify a few broad stroke comments that could use some clarification; such as:
“Not only do anti-alcohol policies reduce drinkers’ fun, but they may also decrease earnings,” the study said. [source]
Do they mean that drinking in general leads to more fun? Or that people who drink have less fun when they don’t drink. I know a number of people that don’t drink and I’m sure they would insist that they have as much fun, if not more fun, than people who choose to drink. And also, do people drink because they have money? Or do they have money because they drink. I suspect the debate will continue. [PDF of study findings| secondary source]
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