Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Effect of e-cigarette regulations on smoking and vaping behaviour: evidence from Washington. |
| Authors: |
Arnold, Grace1 (AUTHOR), Joshi, Riju1 (AUTHOR) riju@pdx.edu |
| Source: |
Applied Economics. Apr2025, p1-15. 15p. 3 Illustrations. |
| Subject Terms: |
Electronic cigarettes, Smoking, Tobacco use, Smoking cessation, Older men |
| Abstract: |
In June 2016, Washington state passed a bundle of regulations targeting electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). In this article, we explore the impact of these regulations on traditional cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use by adults in Washington state. Using the data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2011 to 2019 and difference-in-differences analysis, we find a 7.2% reduction in the average rates of 30–49-year-old adults who reported currently smoking and a 7% reduction in the average rates of 50–64-year-old adults who reported smoking every day. Additionally, we find that older men were less likely to have quit smoking. Using data from the Tobacco Use Supplement to the CPS, we explored the effect of these regulations on e-cigarette use, and overall, we found suggestive evidence that the Washington regulations were associated with reduced e-cigarette use. These findings suggest that Washington’s regulations may be associated with a reduction in both e-cigarette and cigarette use, though further research is needed to determine the welfare implications of such policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Business Source Complete |
