Increasing the Federal Cigarette Tax: A Means of Reducing Consumption?

Authors

Lauren Tran, George Washington University
Richard Hegner, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

4-3-1998

Abstract

This issue brief probes the economic issues associated with tobacco and cigarettes. It examines the possible effectiveness of a tax increase as a strategy to reduce cigarette consumption, especially among young people, and the likely ramifications of a tax increase for the tobacco industry.

Comments

Issue brief no. 717.

Recommended Citation

Tran, Lauren and Hegner, Richard, "Increasing the Federal Cigarette Tax: A Means of Reducing Consumption?" (1998). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 4.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/4

Open Access

yes