A Theory of Vertical Political Interaction in Cigarette Taxation

Authors

Khawaja Mamun

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-2012

Abstract

This paper examines the political interdependence of federal and state cigarette tax rates. We develop a lobby group model where a state's endogenous reaction to a federal cigarette tax hike depends crucially on the political responses of the cigarette producer and anti-smoking lobby groups.

Original Citation

Mamun, K. (2012). A Theory of Vertical Political Interaction in Cigarette Taxation. Indian Journal of Economics and Business, 11(2), 261-269.

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