Tobacco Control in Developing Countries (Oxford Medical Publications) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192632469 ISBN 13: 9780192632463

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Synopsis

(Human Development Network) Brings together a set of critical reviews on the economics of tobacco control. Provides a comprehensive evidence-base for the design of effective policies in any country. Emphasizes developing countries. For policy makers. Softcover, hardcover not yet available.

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Review

"The book likely will become the economic bible of the anti-smoking movement because it contains the most serious - and, on many topics, the only serious - anti-smoking economic analysis to date." (Regulation)

"This volume provides an excellent account of the complexities confronting tobacco control policy. It provides a substantial addition to our understanding . . . The book contributes significant expertise and knowledge to global tobacco control and is an excellent resource for those involved in public health policy, research and advocacy." (Health Policy and Planning, 17 (2))

Synopsis

There is no doubt that smoking is damaging global health on an unprecedented scale. However, there is continuing debate on the economics of tobacco control, including the costs and consequences of tobacco control policies. This book aims to fill the analytic gap around this debate This book brings together a set of critical reviews of the current status of knowledge on tobacco control. While the focus is on the needs of low-income and middle- income countries, the analyses are relevant globally. The book examines tobacco use and its consequences including new analyses of welfare issues in tobacco consumption, poverty and tobacco, and the rationale for government involvement. It provides an evidence-based review of policies to reduce demand including taxation, information, and regulation. It critically reviews supply-side issues such as trade and industry and farming issues, including new analyses on smuggling. It also discusses the impact of tobacco control programs on economies, including issues such as employment, tax revenue and welfare losses. It provides new evidence on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of control interventions.

Finally, it outlines broad areas for national and international action, including future research directions. A statistical annex will contain information on where the reader can find data on tobacco consumption, prices, trade, employment and other items. The book is directed at academic economists and epidemiologists as well as technical staff within governments and international agencies. Students of economics, epidemiology and public policy will find this an excellent comprehensive introduction to economics of tobacco control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192632469
• ISBN 13: 9780192632463
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 508
• Editor: Jha P