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From Monasteries to Multinationals(and Back): A Historical Review of the Beer Economy

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  • Poelmans, Eline
  • Swinnen, Jo

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This article reviews beer production, consumption and the industrial organization of breweries throughout history. Monasteries were the centers of the beer economy in the early Middle Ages. Innovation and increased demand later induced the growth of commercial breweries. Globalization and scientific discoveries transformed the beer industry and increased competition from the 16th through the 19th century. The 20th century was characterized by dramatic (domestic and international) consolidation, major shifts in consumption patterns, and the re-emergence of small breweries.

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Paper provided by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in its series Open Access publications from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven with number urn:hdl:123456789/319539.

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  1. Swinnen, Johan F.M. (ed.), 2011. "The Economics of Beer," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press, number 9780199693801, September.
  2. Persyn, Damiaan & Swinnen, Jo & Vanormelingen, Stijn, 2010. "Belgian beers: where history meets globalization," Open Access publications from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven urn:hdl:123456789/290020, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
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    by Economic Logician in Economic Logic on 2011-11-14 15:10:00

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