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Från Bolaget till bohaget; en ekonomisk analys av det svenska alkoholmonopolet i förändring

Alm, Viggo LU (2025) NEKH01 20251
Department of Economics
Abstract
This paper examines how the role of Systembolaget, Sweden’s state wine monopoly has
evolved in relation to market dynamics, public health objectives, and consumer preferences.
Using a combination of survey data and an analysis of retail statistics, the study examines how
different sales channels – Systembolaget, online retailers, and farm sales – are perceived by
consumers. This is done through the modelling of a Hotelling street, where the sales channels’
and consumers’ positions are analysed. The results indicate that while the current monopoly
aligns well with consumer preferences, a substantial minority express support for alternative
forms of wine distribution. The study concludes that although the monopoly retains public
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This paper examines how the role of Systembolaget, Sweden’s state wine monopoly has
evolved in relation to market dynamics, public health objectives, and consumer preferences.
Using a combination of survey data and an analysis of retail statistics, the study examines how
different sales channels – Systembolaget, online retailers, and farm sales – are perceived by
consumers. This is done through the modelling of a Hotelling street, where the sales channels’
and consumers’ positions are analysed. The results indicate that while the current monopoly
aligns well with consumer preferences, a substantial minority express support for alternative
forms of wine distribution. The study concludes that although the monopoly retains public
support, it is increasingly challenged by shifting consumption patterns and preferences,
suggesting the potential for a future increase in competition. (Less)
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author
Alm, Viggo LU
supervisor
organization
course
NEKH01 20251
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
State monopolies, monopolistic competition, Systembolaget, wine markets
language
Swedish
id
9209815
date added to LUP
2025-09-12 09:07:53
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2025-09-12 09:07:53
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  abstract     = {{This paper examines how the role of Systembolaget, Sweden’s state wine monopoly has
evolved in relation to market dynamics, public health objectives, and consumer preferences.
Using a combination of survey data and an analysis of retail statistics, the study examines how
different sales channels – Systembolaget, online retailers, and farm sales – are perceived by
consumers. This is done through the modelling of a Hotelling street, where the sales channels’
and consumers’ positions are analysed. The results indicate that while the current monopoly
aligns well with consumer preferences, a substantial minority express support for alternative
forms of wine distribution. The study concludes that although the monopoly retains public
support, it is increasingly challenged by shifting consumption patterns and preferences,
suggesting the potential for a future increase in competition.}},
  author       = {{Alm, Viggo}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Från Bolaget till bohaget; en ekonomisk analys av det svenska alkoholmonopolet i förändring}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}