Date and Time
August 4, 2004
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Availability
Open to the public
No RSVP required

Speaker
Mike Ong

Smoking continues to be the leading cause of mortality in the United States and cigarette excise tax increases are an effective method of reducing cigarette consumption. It is unclear, however, whether increases in cigarette excise taxes are more effective at the state or federal level. Differences between state cigarette excise tax rates create incentives for smuggling, which reduces the impact on cigarette consumption. However, data from California suggests that recent federal tax increases on cigarettes have not been effective at reducing cigarette consumption. This Research in Progress seminar will present a preliminary panel data analysis comparing the effects of state and federal cigarette excise taxes on cigarette consumption in the United States between 1980 and 2000.