Effect of generic cigarettes on US cigarette demand and smuggling

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2012
Volume: 115
Issue: 1
Pages: 114-117

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Abstract

This paper examines the effects of generic cigarettes on overall cigarette demand and smuggling, and studies influences of casual and organized smuggling for the United States. Generic cigarettes lower the price elasticity and diminish the effect of formal smuggling.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:115:y:2012:i:1:p:114-117
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25