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Consumption function and price elasticity of tobacco demand in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION: Tobacco consumption remains a major threat to population and public health globally. In response, an increase in the taxes levied on tobacco products has been found to be an effective intervention for controlling their use. In Nigeria, studies assessing the impact of excise taxes on tobacco use are less advanced. As such, this study evaluated the consumption function and price elasticity of tobacco demand in Nigeria. METHODS: This study used cross-section data from the Harmonized Nigerian Living Standard Survey (HNLSS, 2009-2010). Quadratic Almost Demand System (QUAIDS) of tobacc…