Effect of price changes in little cigars and cigarettes on little cigar sales: USA Q4 2011–Q4 2013

摘要

IntroductionLittle cigars are comparable to cigarettes in terms of shape, size, filters and packaging. Disproportionate tobacco excise taxes, which directly affect purchase price, may lead consumers to substitute cigarettes with less expensive little cigars. This study estimated the effects of little cigar and cigarette prices on little cigar sales.