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dc.contributor.authorKidd, M.
dc.contributor.authorHopkins, Sandra
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T13:03:30Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T13:03:30Z
dc.date.created2010-05-18T20:03:07Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.identifier.citationKidd, Michael and Hopkins, Sandra. 2004. The Hazards of Starting and Quitting Smoking: Some Australian Evidence. Economic Record. 80 (249): pp. 177-192.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/28164
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1475-4932.2004.00171.x
dc.description.abstract

The empirical analysis employs individual level data from the Australian Health Survey combined with retrospective data on tobacco price matched to the age at which the individual started and quit smoking. Split-population hazard models are estimated for both starting and quitting smoking. The analysis suggests price plays a significant role in the decision to start smoking but not in the decision to quit. Further sensitivity analysis of different age groups and an alternative data source, questions the robustness of the significant role of price in the smoking initiation decision. From a policy perspective, the results indicate that increases in tobacco taxation can be an important instrument in reducing the incidence of smoking, but should be combined with other mechanisms such as mandating smoke-free environments and antismoking education. Our results strongly support the targeting of antismoking campaigns towards teenagers.

dc.publisherThe Economic Society of Australia
dc.titleThe Hazards of Starting and Quitting Smoking: Some Australian Evidence
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume80(249)
dcterms.source.startPage177
dcterms.source.endPage192
dcterms.source.issn00130249
dcterms.source.titleEconomic Record
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curtin.accessStatusOpen access
curtin.facultyCurtin Business School
curtin.facultySchool of Economics and Finance


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