Health & Policy Administration
Impact of Spending on Household Tobacco Expenditures in Rural China
Smoking is not only unhealthy, it is also expensive. HPA faculty have examined the impact of tobacco spending on household
expenditure patterns in rural China. Their findings have indicated that spending on tobacco affects investment in the family
(e.g., education and health), future farming productivity (e.g., farming equipment and seeds), and financial security (e.g., saving
and insurance). Smokers also tend to spend more on alcohol, thus exacerbating the impact that addictive substances have
on spending for basic necessities. Smoking expenses also can harm other family members by reducing expenditures on basic
needs such as foods, utilities, and durable goods consumption. A follow–up study by HPA faculty will explore this same topic
using longitudinal data.
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