Essays about: "Jackson Musona"

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  1. 1. Analyzing the impact of changes in tobacco trade barriers and cigarette taxes on developing countries : a global simulation model approach

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jackson Musona; [2016]
    Keywords : Armington elasticity; cigarette tax; consumer welfare; developing country; global simulation model; tariff; tobacco; trade policy;

    Abstract : While tobacco production and exports prove to be one of the major activities by most developing countries, making tobacco a strategic crop in enhancing their economies, there has been mounting pressure worldwide through international bodies such as the World Health Organization and World Bank to reduce consumption of this crop as it is considered to have drastic health implications. Increased, integrated and harmonized action to reduce the tobacco burden is therefore key priority to improving public health and alleviating poverty. READ MORE