The vast majority of youth e-cigarette users consume flavored e-cigarettes, raising concerns from public health … advocates that flavors may drive youth initiation into and continued use of e-cigarettes. Flavors drew further notice from the … and potential spillovers into other tobacco use by youth, young adults, and adults. We utilize both standard difference …

We develop and estimate a life-cycle model in a rational addiction framework where youth choose to smoke, attend school …