Description: This is the first book that analyzes tobacco control policies in China from the perspectives of economics and health. For readers interested in the economic aspects of tobacco control policy issues not only in China but also in other developing countries, this book provides a comprehensive analytical and empirical framework addressing key debated issues.This book covers a range of interesting topics from the prevalence of smoking in China, health and economic burden of smoking in China, demand for cigarettes and taxation in China, the role of tobacco on farming, the tobacco industry and the World Trade Organization, poverty and smoking in China, to future challenges of tobacco control for the Chinese government.
Review Quotes: Policy scholars and professionals in countries throughout the developing world should emulate the model created by this book -- Kenneth E Warner "Dean, School of Public Health and Avedis Donabedian Distinguished University Professor University of Michigan, Director, University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network"