Economic gains and health benefits from a new cigarette tax scheme in Taiwan: a simulation using the CGE model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study evaluates the impact of an increase in cigarette tax in Taiwan in terms of the effects it has on the overall economy and the health benefits that it brings.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The multisector com...

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Main Authors: Lee Jie-Min, Ye Chun-Yuan, Chen Sheng-Hong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/6/62