Economy-wide impact of a reduction in tobacco use in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public policy measures aimed at regulating tobacco use should consider the net gains for the nation, as the tobacco sector contributes to employment and tax revenue while also imposing substantial economic burden on the country. This study investigates the economy-wide impact of reducing tobacco consumption in India through the implementation of fiscal measures.

Methods

The study uses a computable general equilibrium model based on the Global Trade Analysis Project model and database and augments the same with several country-specific information on tobacco products, to examine the macroeconomic impact of a targeted reduction in the consumption of bidis, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco by 10% by the year 2026 through the adoption of fiscal measures.

Results

SUBMITTER: John RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature