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Working Papers

2024

1. Comprehensive E-cigarette Flavor Bans and Tobacco Use among Youth, Young Adults, and Adults
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

2022

2. The Effects of Alcohol Excise Tax Increases by Drinking Level and by Income Level
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
   Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2022)

2020

3. The Effect of Changes in Alcohol Tax Differentials on Alcohol Consumption
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)
   Also in Working Papers, University of Strathclyde Business School, Department of Economics (2020) View citations (8)
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) (2020) View citations (8)
   See also Journal Article The effect of changes in alcohol tax differentials on alcohol consumption, Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier (2021) View citations (5) (2021)

2019

4. E-Cigarettes and Adult Smoking: Evidence from Minnesota
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (6)
   See also Journal Article E-cigarettes and adult smoking: Evidence from Minnesota, Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer (2020) View citations (12) (2020)

2018

5. Does E-Cigarette Advertising Encourage Adult Smokers to Quit?
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (7)
   See also Journal Article Does e-cigarette advertising encourage adult smokers to quit?, Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier (2019) View citations (10) (2019)
6. E-cigarettes and Adult Smoking
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)

2017

7. Mandatory Access Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Prescription Drug Abuse
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (19)
   See also Journal Article Mandatory Access Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Prescription Drug Abuse, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (2019) View citations (44) (2019)

2015

8. The Effect of Post-and-Hold Laws on Alcohol Consumption
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
   See also Journal Article The effect of post-and-hold laws on alcohol consumption, International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier (2016) View citations (3) (2016)

2014

9. Self-regulation and Health
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (6)

2012

10. Behavioral Economics and the Demand for Alcohol: Results from the NLSY97
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
11. Demand for Smokeless Tobacco: Role of Magazine Advertising
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

2011

12. Racial, Ethnic and Gender Differences in Physical Activity
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Differences in Physical Activity, Journal of Human Capital, University of Chicago Press (2013) View citations (11) (2013)

2010

13. The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising on Pharmaceutical Prices and Demand
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article Impact of Direct‐to‐Consumer Advertising on Pharmaceutical Prices and Demand, Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons (2012) View citations (4) (2012)

2008

14. The Effect of Hours of Work on Social Interaction
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (11)
    See also Journal Article The effect of hours of work on social interaction, Review of Economics of the Household, Springer (2012) View citations (5) (2012)

2007

15. Risk Tolerance and Alcohol Demand Among Adults and Older Adults
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (12)
16. The Effect of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Advertising on Youth Smoking
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (7)

2005

17. The Demand for Social Interaction
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (7)
    See also Journal Article The demand for social interaction, Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (formerly The Journal of Socio-Economics), Elsevier (2008) View citations (9) (2008)

2003

18. Alcohol Advertising and Alcohol Consumption by Adolescents
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (12)
    See also Journal Article Alcohol advertising and alcohol consumption by adolescents, Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (2006) View citations (20) (2006)

2002

19. An Economic Analysis of Adult Obesity: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (62)
    See also Journal Article An economic analysis of adult obesity: results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier (2004) View citations (566) (2004)
20. Mental Illness and the Demand for Alcohol, Cocaine and Cigarettes
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (5)
    See also Journal Article Mental Illness and the Demand for Alcohol, Cocaine, and Cigarettes, Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International (2005) View citations (21) (2005)

2000

21. Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Advertising Bans
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
    See also Journal Article Alcohol consumption and alcohol advertising bans, Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals (2002) View citations (10) (2002)

1999

22. State Drug Control and Illicit Drug Participation
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (6)
23. Tobacco Advertising: Economic Theory and International Evidence
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)

1998

24. Demographic Differentials in the Demand for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (29)
    See also Chapter Demographic Differentials in the Demand for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs, NBER Chapters, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1999) View citations (28) (1999)

1995

25. The Demand for Illicit Drugs
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (69)
    See also Journal Article The Demand for Illicit Drugs, Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International (1999) View citations (128) (1999)

1994

26. Alcohol Advertising and Motor Vehicle Fatalities
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
    See also Journal Article Alcohol Advertising And Motor Vehicle Fatalities, The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press (2000) View citations (15) (2000)

1993

27. Effects of Alcohol Price Policy on Youth
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (49)

1991

28. Alcohol Control Policies and Motor Vehicle Fatalities
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (28)
    See also Journal Article Alcohol-Control Policies and Motor-Vehicle Fatalities, The Journal of Legal Studies, University of Chicago Press (1993) View citations (84) (1993)

1989

29. Alcohol Advertising Bans and Alcohol Abuse: An International Perspective
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
    See also Journal Article Alcohol advertising bans and alcohol abuse: An international perspective, Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier (1991) View citations (25) (1991)
30. Alcohol consumption and Tax Differentials Between Beer, Wine and Spirits
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)

1988

31. The Demand For Cigarettes and Restrictions on Smoking in the Workplace
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (2)

1987

32. Breath Testing and the Demand for Drunk Driving
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

1986

33. Beer Taxes, the Legal Drinking Age, and Youth Motor Vehicle Fatalities
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (47)
34. Endogenous Drinking Age Laws and Highway Mortality Rates of Young Drivers
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

1984

35. Wages and Working Conditions
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)

Journal Articles

2024

1. Do the Effects of Alcohol Excise Taxes Differ by Drinking Level and by Income Level?
   National Tax Journal, 2024, 77, (4), 787 - 811

2021

2. The effect of changes in alcohol tax differentials on alcohol consumption
   Journal of Public Economics, 2021, 204, (C) View citations (5)
   See also Working Paper The Effect of Changes in Alcohol Tax Differentials on Alcohol Consumption, NBER Working Papers (2020) View citations (8) (2020)

2020

3. E-cigarettes and adult smoking: Evidence from Minnesota
   Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, 2020, 60, (3), 207-228 View citations (12)
   See also Working Paper E-Cigarettes and Adult Smoking: Evidence from Minnesota, NBER Working Papers (2019) View citations (6) (2019)

2019

4. Does e-cigarette advertising encourage adult smokers to quit?
   Journal of Health Economics, 2019, 68, (C) View citations (10)
   See also Working Paper Does E-Cigarette Advertising Encourage Adult Smokers to Quit?, NBER Working Papers (2018) View citations (7) (2018)
5. Mandatory Access Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Prescription Drug Abuse
   Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2019, 38, (1), 181-209 View citations (44)
   See also Working Paper Mandatory Access Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs and Prescription Drug Abuse, NBER Working Papers (2017) View citations (19) (2017)

2016

6. A Behavioral Economic Model of Alcohol Advertising and Price
   Health Economics, 2016, 25, (7), 816-828 View citations (8)
7. The effect of post-and-hold laws on alcohol consumption
   International Review of Law and Economics, 2016, 45, (C), 63-71 View citations (3)
   See also Working Paper The Effect of Post-and-Hold Laws on Alcohol Consumption, NBER Working Papers (2015) (2015)

2013

8. Demand for smokeless tobacco: Role of advertising
   Journal of Health Economics, 2013, 32, (4), 682-697 View citations (15)
9. Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Differences in Physical Activity
   Journal of Human Capital, 2013, 7, (4), 378 - 410 View citations (11)
   See also Working Paper Racial, Ethnic and Gender Differences in Physical Activity, NBER Working Papers (2011) View citations (7) (2011)

2012

10. Impact of Direct‐to‐Consumer Advertising on Pharmaceutical Prices and Demand
    Southern Economic Journal, 2012, 79, (1), 97-126 View citations (4)
    See also Working Paper The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising on Pharmaceutical Prices and Demand, NBER Working Papers (2010) View citations (4) (2010)
11. The effect of hours of work on social interaction
    Review of Economics of the Household, 2012, 10, (2), 237-258 View citations (5)
    See also Working Paper The Effect of Hours of Work on Social Interaction, NBER Working Papers (2008) View citations (11) (2008)

2008

12. Alcohol demand and risk preference
    Journal of Economic Psychology, 2008, 29, (6), 810-831 View citations (45)
13. The demand for social interaction
    Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (formerly The Journal of Socio-Economics), 2008, 37, (3), 1047-1060 View citations (9)
    See also Working Paper The Demand for Social Interaction, NBER Working Papers (2005) View citations (7) (2005)

2006

14. Alcohol advertising and alcohol consumption by adolescents
    Health Economics, 2006, 15, (6), 617-637 View citations (20)
    See also Working Paper Alcohol Advertising and Alcohol Consumption by Adolescents, NBER Working Papers (2003) View citations (12) (2003)
15. Effect of televised, tobacco company - Funded smoking prevention advertising on youth smoking-related beliefs, intentions, and behavior
    American Journal of Public Health, 2006, 96, (12), 2154-2160 View citations (12)
16. Reply to Jonathan Gruber and Michael Frakes
    Journal of Health Economics, 2006, 25, (2), 389-393 View citations (27)

2005

17. Mental Illness and the Demand for Alcohol, Cocaine, and Cigarettes
    Economic Inquiry, 2005, 43, (2), 229-246 View citations (21)
    See also Working Paper Mental Illness and the Demand for Alcohol, Cocaine and Cigarettes, NBER Working Papers (2002) View citations (5) (2002)

2004

18. An economic analysis of adult obesity: results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
    Journal of Health Economics, 2004, 23, (3), 565-587 View citations (566)
    See also Working Paper An Economic Analysis of Adult Obesity: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, NBER Working Papers (2002) View citations (62) (2002)

2002

19. Alcohol consumption and alcohol advertising bans
    Applied Economics, 2002, 34, (11), 1325-1334 View citations (10)
    See also Working Paper Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Advertising Bans, NBER Working Papers (2000) (2000)

2001

20. STATE DRUG CONTROL SPENDING AND ILLICIT DRUG PARTICIPATION
    Contemporary Economic Policy, 2001, 19, (2), 150-161 View citations (13)

2000

21. Alcohol Advertising And Motor Vehicle Fatalities
    The Review of Economics and Statistics, 2000, 79, (3), 431-442 View citations (15)
    See also Working Paper Alcohol Advertising and Motor Vehicle Fatalities, NBER Working Papers (1994) (1994)
22. The effect of tobacco advertising bans on tobacco consumption
    Journal of Health Economics, 2000, 19, (6), 1117-1137 View citations (62)

1999

23. The Demand for Illicit Drugs
    Economic Inquiry, 1999, 37, (3), 401-11 View citations (128)
    See also Working Paper The Demand for Illicit Drugs, NBER Working Papers (1995) View citations (69) (1995)

1994

24. Alcohol Tax Equalization and Social Costs
    Eastern Economic Journal, 1994, 20, (1), 33-43 View citations (24)

1993

25. Alcohol advertising bans and alcohol abuse: Reply
    Journal of Health Economics, 1993, 12, (2), 229-234 View citations (3)
26. Alcohol-Control Policies and Motor-Vehicle Fatalities
    The Journal of Legal Studies, 1993, 22, (1), 161-86 View citations (84)
    See also Working Paper Alcohol Control Policies and Motor Vehicle Fatalities, NBER Working Papers (1991) View citations (28) (1991)

1992

27. CLEAN INDOOR AIR LAWS AND THE DEMAND FOR CIGARETTES
    Contemporary Economic Policy, 1992, 10, (2), 72-83 View citations (68)

1991

28. Alcohol advertising bans and alcohol abuse: An international perspective
    Journal of Health Economics, 1991, 10, (1), 65-79 View citations (25)
    See also Working Paper Alcohol Advertising Bans and Alcohol Abuse: An International Perspective, NBER Working Papers (1989) (1989)

1987

29. Drinking Age Laws and Highway Mortality Rates: Cause and Effect
    Economic Inquiry, 1987, 25, (3), 403-17 View citations (37)

1983

30. The Effects of Unemployment Insurance on Temporary and Permanent Layoffs
    The Review of Economics and Statistics, 1983, 65, (4), 647-52 View citations (8)

1982

31. Layoffs and unemployment insurance
    Journal of Public Economics, 1982, 19, (1), 121-129 View citations (5)

Books

1999

1. The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse: An Integration of Econometric and Behavioral Economic Research
   NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (31)

Edited books

1999

1. The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse
   National Bureau of Economic Research Books, University of Chicago Press View citations (52)

Chapters

2005

1. The effect of alcohol consumption on the earnings of older workers
   A chapter in Substance Use: Individual Behaviour, Social Interactions, Markets and Politics, 2005, pp 61-90 View citations (5)

2001

2. Gender and race differences in youth alcohol demand
   Chapter 16 in The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse, 2001, pp 391-412
3. Substance abuse control and crime: evidence from the National Household Survey of Drug Abuse
   Chapter 12 in The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse, 2001, pp 291-308

1999

4. Demographic Differentials in the Demand for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs
   A chapter in The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse: An Integration of Econometric and Behavioral Economic Research, 1999, pp 187-212 View citations (28)
   See also Working Paper Demographic Differentials in the Demand for Alcohol and Illicit Drugs, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1998) View citations (29) (1998)
5. Introduction to "The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse: An Integration of Econometrics and Behavioral Economic Research"
   A chapter in The Economic Analysis of Substance Use and Abuse: An Integration of Econometric and Behavioral Economic Research, 1999, pp 1-14 View citations (27)