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Why and How Much to Increase Taxes on Tobacco in Armenia

23 pages, pdf
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Why and How Much to Increase Taxes on Tobacco in Armenia



Publisher: International Center for Human Development

Volume: 23 pages, pdf


Description:

Experience of any country (regardless of its income level) testifies that the raise in tobacco prices via increase of excise tax is the most effective way of making the smokers give up this deadly habit, as well as preventing the process of replenishing the smokers’ army with beginners. In countries deemed to be pioneers in the fight against smoking the gradual increase of tobacco prices through increased taxes has long become one of the most important directions of government long-term policy.