A pack a day for 20 years: Smoking and cigarette pack sizes
Farrell, L, Fry, T and Harris, M 2011, 'A pack a day for 20 years: Smoking and cigarette pack sizes', Applied Economics, vol. 43, no. 21, pp. 2833-2842.
This study focuses on the determinants of cigarette consumption. In particular, the impact of cigarette pack sizes on the typical daily consumption of smokers is investigated. Results are presented from a new multi-modal count data model which allows for 'pack-effects' in daily consumption levels. Our results suggest that smokers regulate their consumption in accordance with the variety of pack sizes that are available to them.