Cannabis and tobacco: substitutes and complements

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Population Economics
Year: 2024
Volume: 37
Issue: 4
Pages: 1-29

Authors (3)

Mark N. Harris (Curtin University) Ranjodh B. Singh (not in RePEc) Preety Srivastava (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Abstract Using survey data from Australia, this paper examines whether the economic relationship, complements versus substitutes, between cannabis and tobacco varies over the life cycle. They are often consumed as a ‘bundle,’ but using a range of approaches, we find compelling evidence that these goods are complements at younger ages and change to substitutes at older ages. The importance of these findings is illustrated by considering the likely impacts of tobacco price changes on cannabis consumption rates over the age spectrum.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:spr:jopoec:v:37:y:2024:i:4:d:10.1007_s00148-024-01055-2
Journal Field
Growth
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25