A censored system of cigarette and alcohol consumption
Many previous studies of US cigarette and alcohol consumption have focused on single equations. However, the addictive nature of consumption suggests that it is more appropriate to model these products as a system. We propose a two-step estimation procedure and apply the procedure to a system of equations for cigarette, beer and wine consumption. Results differ from those derived from an existing two-step procedure. Findings suggest that consumption of cigarettes, beer and wine is responsive to income changes but the elasticities are rather small. Personal physiques, education, age, race, ethnicity, health, gender, employment status, and regions also play significant roles in consumption.
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2000
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Authors: | Su, Shew-Jiuan ; Yen, Steven |
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Applied Economics. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 0003-6846. - Vol. 32.2000, 6, p. 729-737
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Taylor & Francis Journals |
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