Estimating the Distributional Impact of Increasing Taxes on Tobacco Products in Armenia Results from an Extended Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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...

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Main Author: Postolovska, Iryna
Other Authors: Tarr, Gillian, Lavado, Rouselle F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2017
Series:Other Poverty Study
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Collection: World Bank E-Library Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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