P/E/445. Correlation between cigarette taxes and smoking behaviour in UK

The paper examines the impact of cigarette taxes on smoking behaviour in the UK offering a review of literature in biostatistics, econometric analysis, price elasticity of demand, etc. The correlation between taxation and cigarette demand is studied; empirical findings obtained through the analysis of reports are discussed in relation to gender, age, social class, income, ethnicity, etc. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of cigarette taxation as a method of curbing the consumption of tobacco.