2022 Brings Some Modest Beneficial Cigarette Tax Increases
Since ringing in 2022, several new cigarette tax increases have taken effect around the world, marking progress in the use of fiscal policy to reduce tobacco use. As research continues to show, tax increases are the most reliable policy tool to encourage smokers to quit, discourage young people from trying cigarettes, and generate revenue... Read More about 2022 Brings Some Modest Beneficial Cigarette Tax Increases
Challenges in Tobacco Control in Zambia
While countries around the world are seeing a decrease in smoking, Zambia is one of the outliers where smoking prevalence continues to increase. By 2025, the WHO estimates that there will be 300,000 new smokers in the country. Such trends are a reflection of deliberate efforts by multinational tobacco companies to expand their markets out... Read More about Challenges in Tobacco Control in Zambia
Indonesia’s Tobacco Tax Reform Took Effect at the Start of 2022 and Is Projected to Reduce Tobacco Use
Effective January 1, 2022, Indonesia increased its tobacco excise across cigarette types by an average of 12 percent. In addition, the number of tax tiers was simplified from 10 to 8, by combining SKM IIA and IIB, and SPM IIA and IIB. This tax reform is expected to reduce the production of cigarettes by 3 percent, and reduce the affordabi... Read More about Indonesia’s Tobacco Tax Reform Took Effect at the Start of 2022 and Is Projected to Reduce Tobacco Use
New Report on the Livelihoods of Tobacco and Former Tobacco Farmers Amidst Fierce Public Debates on Tobacco Taxes
Tobacco taxation is proven to be one of the most effective tobacco control policies. A significant increase in tobacco excise taxes typically increases tobacco prices, leading to decreases in tobacco consumption. Indonesia has recently made some advances in tobacco tax policy, while there remains significant room for improvement. The 2nd... Read More about New Report on the Livelihoods of Tobacco and Former Tobacco Farmers Amidst Fierce Public Debates on Tobacco Taxes
Cigarette Tax Scorecard (2nd edition): Modest Progress on Cigarette Taxes Should be Scaled Up
The second edition of the Tobacconomics Cigarette Tax Scorecard is out today and shows that governments have made insufficient progress in addressing the world’s leading cause of preventable death, even though the most effective tool—tobacco taxation—would reduce smoking and increase revenues. The global average cigaret... Read More about Cigarette Tax Scorecard (2nd edition): Modest Progress on Cigarette Taxes Should be Scaled Up
The Intersection of Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Farming in Indonesia
Last month (December 2020), Indonesia’s finance minister announced a small increase in tobacco excise taxes—approximately 12.5% on average. Though the public health community typically welcomes any tax increase, to have a meaningful effect on tobacco prices and therefore consumption, increases must be larger than the ones prop... Read More about The Intersection of Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Farming in Indonesia![image for [BAHASA] Irisan antara Kebijakan Cukai Rokok dan Pertanian Tembakau di Indonesia](/images/news/102/screen-shot-2024-12-13-at-1.03.53-pm.png)
[BAHASA] Irisan antara Kebijakan Cukai Rokok dan Pertanian Tembakau di Indonesia
Pada bulan Desember 2020, Menteri Keuangan Republik Indonesia mengumumkan kenaikan tarif cukai rokok yang tidak terlalu signifikan yaitu dengan rerata sekitar 12,5 persen. Secara umum, pemangku kepentingan kesehatan publik memberi apresiasi atas kenaikan tarif cukai rokok ini. Namun, kenaikan tarif cukai rokok hanya akan berdampak pada ha... Read More about [BAHASA] Irisan antara Kebijakan Cukai Rokok dan Pertanian Tembakau di Indonesia
Interview: Dr. Frank Chaloupka Explains India's Score in the Tobacconomics Cigarette Tax Scorecard
Dr. Frank Chaloupka was interviewed by Swapna Raghu Sanand from Financial Express on January 13, 2021. He discusses India's low score in the Tobacconomics Cigarette Tax Scorecard and provides concrete steps for the government to improve the country's cigarette tax policies. Read the full interview here. View the Scorecard, w... Read More about Interview: Dr. Frank Chaloupka Explains India's Score in the Tobacconomics Cigarette Tax Scorecard