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Economics and cigarettes.

T C Schelling

    Preventive Medicine
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study quantifies the economic impact of cigarette smoking, including health costs and revenue generation. It highlights challenges in valuing health outcomes and the complex economic considerations surrounding tobacco use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health Economics
    • Health Policy Analysis

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoking presents significant public health challenges with substantial economic ramifications.
    • Understanding the full economic burden of smoking is crucial for informed policy decisions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize economic facts on cigarette consumption and production.
    • To review the health consequences of smoking and discuss them in economic terms.
    • To examine the economic benefits and revenue generated by the cigarette industry.

    Main Methods:

    • An "accounting framework" was used to categorize economic consequences.
    • Inclusion criteria for economic consequences were considered, alongside challenges in valuation.
    • Analysis included direct costs, indirect costs, and revenue generation.

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    Main Results:

    • Economic impacts encompass lost lives, lost livelihoods, medical costs, and regulatory expenses.
    • Assigning monetary value to life extension and attributing disease costs to smoking pose significant challenges.
    • Cigarette purchases contribute to federal and state revenue and generate economic benefits through industry employment.

    Conclusions:

    • The economic impact of smoking is multifaceted, involving substantial costs and economic benefits.
    • Accurate economic assessment requires careful consideration of valuation difficulties and the scope of consequences.
    • Policy decisions must weigh the extensive economic costs against industry benefits and government revenue.