Valuing the Cost of Smoking: Assessment Methods, Risk Perception and Policy Opti

Description: Valuing the Cost of Smoking by Claude Jeanrenaud, Nils C. Soguel Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description CLAUDEJEANRENAUD NILS SOGUEL Smoking is a very common habit all over the world. We know that smoking is a major cause of disease and premature death, in view of the fact that 3 million people die each year worldwide as a result of their smoking habit. What is the economic burden of smoking and do smokers "pay their way"? Publisher Description The economic analysis of tobacco consumption is a complex and challenging issue which entails addressing many different questions: what is the economic burden of smoking and do smokers "pay their way"?; how do individuals perceive their own health risks?; what is the effect of the addictive properties of nicotine on the behaviour of a rational, utility-maximizing individual?; and what is the most effective way to discourage tobacco consumption? In this context, the assessment of the social burden of smoking using a cost-of-illness framework has played a central role since the beginning of the 1970s. Interest in this type of study has grown even more in the wake of the lawsuits brought by American states against the tobacco companies with the aim of recovering excessive medical costs resulting from smoking-related diseases. Economists argue that there is no need for government intervention on condition that smokers receive accurate information about the health hazards - including the risk of addiction - and that they bear all the costs of smoking themselves.The purpose of this text is to review the various methods used to value the adverse health outcomes of smoking, from the standard human capital approach to the preference-based methods with which intangibles can be assessed. The volume also also aims to help readers better understand the behaviour of smokers as well as the factors that determine the demand for cigarettes. Finally, the volume contains a review of the scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of taxes in reducing tobacco use. Details ISBN 0792386442 ISBN-13 9780792386445 Title Valuing the Cost of Smoking Author Claude Jeanrenaud, Nils C. Soguel Format Hardcover Year 1999 Pages 218 Edition 1999th Publisher Springer GE_Item_ID:137561638; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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