Estimating the Distributional Impact of Increasing Taxes on Tobacco Products in Armenia

Estimating the Distributional Impact of Increasing Taxes on Tobacco Products in Armenia

At present, tobacco taxes in Armenia are among the lowest in Europe and Central Asia. Global experience has shown that increasing taxes on tobacco is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. This is particularly relevant for Armenia, where smoking is among the leading risk factors of mortality among the population.

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Main Authors: Postolovska, Iryna, Lavado, Rouselle F., Tarr, Gillian, Verguet, Stephane
Format: Report biblioteca
Language:English
en_US
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2017-04-14
Subjects:PUBLIC HEALTH, TOBACCO, TAXATION, INCOME DISTRIBUTION, STAKEHOLDERS,
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/604501492414938391/Estimating-the-distributional-impact-of-increasing-taxes-on-tobacco-products-in-Armenia-results-from-an-extended-cost-effectiveness-analysis
https://hdl.handle.net/10986/26386
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https://hdl.handle.net/10986/26386

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