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Tools for Analysis

These tools were written for use by people who want to research issues in the economics of tobacco control in a specific country. The tools aim to provide clear step-by-step guidance on what analysis to do, how to do it, and how to report and present the results. Each tool has been written by an expert in the field, and reviewed by 2 or more peers.

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Please feel free to use the tools. We would greatly appreciate your feedback, comments and questions on the tools, and seeing the results of your work. Please send email to health@worldbank.org.

Tool 1: DATA   
Describes the data needed, where to find it, and how to prepare data for use.

Tool 2: DEMAND   
Explains how to estimate the price elasticity of demand for tobacco products, and how these elasticity estimates can be used to predict the likely impact of changes in tax rates on consumption and on government revenues. 

Tool 3: TAXES 
Details the design and administration of tobacco taxes, comparing specific and ad valorem taxes.

Tool 4: EMPLOYMENT  PDF logo 
Explains how to estimate tobacco-related employment, and how to estimate the possible impact that a fall in tobacco consumption would have on total employment.   

Tool 5: EQUITY   
Discusses how to investigate the likely impact of tobacco control on poor people.

Tool 6: SMUGGLING 
Explains the types of tobacco product smuggling and different methods to estimate the size of the problem.