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Effect of generic cigarettes on US cigarette demand and smuggling

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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.

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  • Goel, Rajeev K., 2012. "Effect of generic cigarettes on US cigarette demand and smuggling," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 115(1), pages 114-117.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:115:y:2012:i:1:p:114-117
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.11.021
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    Keywords

    Generic cigarettes; Smuggling; Smoking; Demand;
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    JEL classification:

    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General

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