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The Changing Political Environment for Tobacco—Implications for Southern Tobacco Farmers, Rural Economies, Taxpayers, and Consumers

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: The farm level economic implications of the political turmoil surrounding tobacco are examined. Tobacco ranks first in crop receipts in the Southeastern United States. Free market advocates typically want to eliminate the tobacco program because of its cartellike nature. Health advocates want to maintain the program because it limits tobacco production. Cigarette manufacturers tolerate the program because of the political support they receive from program stakeholders. The effects of cigarette price increases with and without a program are examined. Whether or not the program is maintained in the face of declining tobacco demand has significant implications for Southern agriculture.

Source: Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics

DOI: 10.1017/s1074070800008579

Authors: A. Blake Brown, William M. Snell, Kelly H. Tiller

Institutions: North Carolina State University, University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2134569840

FWCI: 5.398

Cites: 29

Cited by: 21

Related to: 10