Association Against the Prohibition Amendment - The Bratt System of Liquor Control in Sweden - Prepared by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Sep 21, 2026

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A bibliographic microform pamphlet prepared by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment describing “The Bratt System” of liquor control in Sweden. It presents the system’s background—originated by Dr. Ivan Bratt—its diffusion and influence, and a structured list of governing principles. The pamphlet summarizes measurable outcomes from arrests for drunkenness, reductions in violence and per-capita spirit consumption, and increased state income, while noting limitations and the state of regulations prior to adoption.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

AccessFree to download

The Bratt System of Liquor Control

Features of the Bratt System

A Summary of Results

Early Liquor Regulations

97-84076-30 # Association Against theProhibition Amendment The Bratt system of liquorcontrol in Sweden Washington,D.C. # COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESPRESERVATION DIVISIONBIBLIOGRAPHIC MICROFORM TARGET ## ORIGINAL MATERIAL AS FILMED-EXISTING BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORD 308Z Box 255 Associetion against the prohibiticn amendment.The Bratt system of liquor control in Sweden,prepared by the Association against the prohibi-t.ion anendment,…Research department,John C.Gebhart,director…Washingtony 1930.32 p.22²x9 cm.18822 ## RESTRICTIONS ON USE: Reproductions may not be made without permission from Columbia UniversityLibranies. ## TECHNICAL MICROFORM DATA FILM SIZE: 35mmREDUCTION RATIO: 9:1 MAGE PLACEMENT:IA IAIBIIB INITIALS: 13 DATE FILMED: 5-7-97 23925 ### TRACKING\#: FILMED BY PRESERVATION RESOURCES,BETHLEHEM,PA. # The Bratt Systemof Liquor Controlin Sweden 30 Z 绝x255 Prepared by the ASSOCIATION AGAINST THEPROHIBITION AMENDMENT NATIONAL'PRESS BUILDINGWASHINGTON,D.C. 里100 o34,o2.b下 9259wz57auultludsnum Cmendouw2·17·30 ## The Bratt System of Liquor Control AYOUNG physician in Sweden refused toaccept the prohibition dictum that theonly way to solve the liquor,problemwas to abolish liquor.He began studying thedrink question as a medical man and sociologistwho had no prejudices to warp his judgment andno thought of personal gain.After spendingseveral years in working out sound temperanceregulations,he got an opportunity to put histheories to the test in Stockholm.His plan wentinto operation there in 1914,and it has sincespread throughout Sweden.The physician,Dr.Ivan Bratt,now finds that he has become knownthe world over as the originator of the famousBratt system.The name Bratt is as definitelylinked with enlightened liquor regulation as thatof Blackstone with the law. Wherever a radical revision of the liquor lawsis undertaken,the Bratt system is likely to comein for consideration as Exhibit A.Features ofthe plan have been copied in Canada's Government Control schemes.The Central ControlBoard in England studied the Bratt model beforeframing war time regulations for Great Britain'sliquor trade.In other countries,unoficial groupsor individual students of the temperance questionhave examined into the operation and the resultsof the Swedish innovation,which is no longer anexperiment. Our own investigations in Canada and European countries have shown that,notwithstandingthis wide interest among specialists,the lay publicoutside Scandinavia has only vague ideas of whatthe Bratt system is and how it works.Many ofthese ideas are either inaccurate or incorrect.Wesent a representative to Sweden to get the facts onthe spot.He spent three months in making personal observations,gathering statistical data,andinterviewing citizens who spoke with authority,regardless of their wet or dry leanings.DrBratt himself generously devoted much of histime to explanations of his theories and theirpractical application. ## Features of the Bratt System In this pamphlet,we wish to submit only asimple and understandable description of the Brattsystem and the results of its operation.The underlying principles,some of which are not part of the official records and have been explained tous by Dr.Bratt himself,are as follows: 1.To set up,under the government,monopolies financed by private capital. 2.To hold the dividends of shareholders downto such a point that there is no incentiveto push sales of intoxicants. 3.To reduce,or entirely cut off,the quantityof liquor supplied to those persons who useit with injurious effects,rather than to aimat a horizontal reduction in per capita consumption. 4.To restrict the quantities purchasable,notby a single ration system,but on a slidingscale,governed by the consumer's habits,with a maximum of four litres(a little overfour and one-fifth quarts)of spirits amonth. 5.To keep

FAQs

What is the Bratt system of liquor control in Sweden?

It is a government-based liquor regulation plan credited to Dr. Ivan Bratt, focused on limiting supply, controlling consumption habits, and regulating producers and distribution to reduce harmful effects.

Which principles define how the Bratt system operates?

Key principles include financing monopolies through private capital, limiting shareholder dividends to reduce sales incentives, restricting liquor quantities on a sliding scale, and applying individual control including rehabilitation for abusers.

What results does the pamphlet report after implementing the system?

It reports reductions in arrests for drunkenness and crimes of violence, a decline in per-capita spirits consumption, and an increase in state income from intoxicants, citing official records.

Sep 21, 2026

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