Even as the use of traditional cigarettes and most other tobacco products dipped or stayed the same from 2013 to 2014, the use of e-cigarettes climbed among students in high school and middle school.
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It looks like there is some consensus on raising taxes on tobacco and especially cigarettes, but by what amount is very much in debate. Mike Nowatzki breaks down the various bills and proposed tax increases.
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Raising taxes (i.e. prices) on cigarettes will result in decreased consumption, but a modestly surprising additional effect is a corollary decrease in beer and liquor consumption.
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