List of figures and tables -- Foreword -- 1. Overview of global tobacco use and related policy issues -- 2. Cigarette demand and price-based policies -- 3. Cigarette demand and influence of related products -- 4. Tobacco smuggling -- 5. Cigarette advertising and bans -- 6. Health warnings -- 7. Territorial smoking restrictions -- 8. Economics of smoking cessation -- 9. Comprehensive tobacco control policies -- 10. Policy issues and directions for future research -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
This book brings together the findings of economists on the effectiveness of price and non-price policy initiatives to combat smoking and draws conclusions regarding the efficacy of the various policy measures. The book will be essential reading for policy makers, health practitioners and researchers in health economics
