The relationship between alcohol consumption and educational outcomes in children

This chapter investigates the relationship between alcohol use and a variety of educational outcomes. A data analysis covering 32 countries explores the association between performance at school and alcohol use in children aged 11 to 15, and assesses the degree of inequality across countries. A longitudinal analysis investigates a potential causal relationship between alcohol use and both educational performance and educational attainment in four countries. Finally, the chapter discusses the broader consequences of the relationship between alcohol and educational outcomes, for individuals and the economy.