A Health Economics Inquiry into Regulatory Constraints on the European Tobacco Market

Barbaro Salvatore (), Neu-Yanders Nathalie and König Nina
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Barbaro Salvatore: Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Neu-Yanders Nathalie: Dreiwert Institute, Wiesbaden, Germany
König Nina: Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany

Forum for Health Economics & Policy, 2024, vol. 27, issue 1, 1-27

Abstract: Despite the implementation of significant measures by European countries in recent years, smoking rates in Europe remain persistently high. The European Commission is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of its tobacco regulations. This article aims to address critical inquiries that arise during the amendment of the regulatory framework. We evaluate the effectiveness of existing tobacco control methods and observe a diminishing impact on promoting smoking cessation. Additionally, we explore how individuals of varying genders respond to the regulatory environment. We propose a comprehensive and evidence-based framework for implementing a taxation system in response to the proliferation of emerging products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. This system is designed to align effectively with health policy objectives, providing a strategic approach to curbing tobacco use and promoting public health.

Keywords: smoking prevalence; tobacco control policy; taxation; gender-specific responses; I 18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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