Politics & Policy
What if the Electoral College were abolished?
Direct popular vote replaces Electoral College in presidential elections.
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What if alcohol age were reduced to 18?
Legal drinking age lowered from 21 to 18 years old.
Key Statistics
High significance
8.2/10
Potential Impact
Based on expert analysis
Medium-term outlook
5-10 years
Implementation Timeline
Estimated feasibility window
Widespread effects
50M+
Affected Population
Direct and indirect impact
Significant but variable
$2-5T
Economic Implications
Estimated GDP impact
Analysis
This scenario explores the potential implications of: What if alcohol age were reduced to 18?
Impact Metrics
Potential Impact8.2/10
Based on expert analysis
Implementation Timeline5-10 years
Estimated feasibility window
Affected Population50M+
Direct and indirect impact
Economic Implications$2-5T
Estimated GDP impact
Evidence Assessment
Arguments For & Against
Arguments For
Potential for positive systemic change
Evidence from pilot programs shows promise
Addresses key societal challenges
Long-term economic benefits possible
Arguments Against
Implementation challenges and costs
Potential unintended consequences
Political feasibility uncertain
Requires significant coordination
Primary Sources
[01]
Research Study on Policy Impact
Academic Journal, 2024
[02]
Expert Analysis Report
Think Tank, 2024
[03]
Case Study: International Implementation
Policy Institute, 2023
All statistics are drawn from the sources listed above. This analysis is for educational and research purposes only.
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