About the study

Second edition

This Contribution made by Beer to the European Economy report is the second edition; the first was published in January 2006. The report has been compiled by Ernst & Young, Regioplan Policy Research and The Brewers of Europe members. A separate EU-27 edition is available and can be requested at info@brewersofeurope.org

Methodology

The study focuses on the economic impact of the brewing sector in 27 European Union Member States plus four other countries (Croatia, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey). The methodology used for estimating this economic impact is described in Annexes I to III. Annex VI reports on the differences between the 2006 study and this current one.

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About Regioplan Policy Research

Since 1983 Regioplan Policy Research has been active in the Netherlands as a policy research agency specialising in social and economic research in a wide field of expertise. Regioplan offers a number of services, such as research studies, monitoring and evaluation, policy advice, product development and secondment for most knowledge areas within policy research. In addition to assignments for Dutch organisations, Regioplan Policy Research is also very active in the international market for policy research. One of Regioplan’s large international clients is the European Commission and its various Directorates General. Regioplan was a subsidiary of Ernst & Young until 1 July 2008. For more information and for new requests for proposals please consult our international webpage at http://www.regioplan.nl/pagina/english

About The Brewers of Europe

For European institutions and international organisations, The Brewers of Europe, founded in 1958 and based in Brussels, is the voice of the European brewing sector. It has 27 members, comprising 24 national brewers’ associations from EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. For more information: www.brewersofeurope.org