Re:10% of households pay more than 80% of taxes on alcohol a...
by ihumanable on Tuesday October 26, 2021 @02:00PM
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It probably has little deterrent effect on those that are already using the product. If I enjoy nicotine or alcohol or are addicted to them, I'm likely willing to pay more for it.
I wonder if there are any studies about the deterrent effect for adopting smoking / drinking.
If someone is considering taking up smoking and cigarettes cost $1 / pack vs $10 / pack, I would imagine that there would be people that would see the $10 / pack and think, "too expensive a habit, better not start."
I wonder if there are any studies about the deterrent effect for adopting smoking / drinking.
If someone is considering taking up smoking and cigarettes cost $1 / pack vs $10 / pack, I would imagine that there would be people that would see the $10 / pack and think, "too expensive a habit, better not start."