Tag: michael pesko
Science Keeps Revealing The Infectivity of Vape Taxes
A group of researchers including US leading tobacco economist Michael Pesko, tracked the weekly sales of a large percentage of national retailers and the...
New Study: Cigarette Tax Hikes Help Boost Bigger Brands
Titled, “Investigating the Effects of Excise Taxes, Public Usage Restrictions, and Anti-smoking Ads Across Cigarette Brands,” the study found that tax hikes can disproportionately...
Another Study Suggests That E-Cig Taxes Just Encourage Regular Smoking
Every 10% increase in e-cigarette prices, dropped e-cig sales by 26%, and increased traditional cigarette sales by 10%.Titled, “The Effects of E-Cigarette Taxes on...
Health Insurance Companies Charge Vapers Up to 50% More
Normally, non-smokers including vapers, are charged up to 50% less a year on their life insurance. This could equate to paying between $350 to...
US study: Indoor vaping bans lead to more prenatal smoking
"Pregnant women are highly motivated to quit smoking cigarettes and may believe e-cigarettes are a safe way to do so," said Pesko, who is...
