What factors predict the passage of state‐level e‐cigarette regulations?

Johanna Maclean, Melissa Oney, Joachim Marti and Jody Sindelar

Health Economics, 2018, vol. 27, issue 5, 897-907

Abstract: E‐cigarettes are controversial products. They may help addicted smokers to consume nicotine in a less harmful manner or to quit tobacco cigarettes entirely, but these products may also entice youth into smoking. This controversy complicates e‐cigarette regulation as any regulation may lead to health improvements for some populations, and health declines for other populations. Using data from 2007 to 2016, we examine factors that are plausibly linked with U.S. state e‐cigarette regulations. We find that less conservative states are more likely to regulate e‐cigarettes and that states with stronger tobacco lobbies are less likely to regulate e‐cigarettes. This information can help policymakers as they determine how best to promote public health through regulation.

Date: 2018
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