Are tobacco and cannabis economic substitutes or complements? New research suggests it changes with age.

Autor: Singh, Ranjodh B., Harris, Mark, Srivastava, Preety Pratima
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Zdroj: Conversation (Conversation Media Group Ltd); 12/12/2024, p15-15, 1p
Abstrakt: A recent study published in the Journal of Population Economics examined the relationship between cannabis and tobacco use in Australia, finding that younger individuals tend to use both substances together, while older individuals may use them as substitutes. The study suggests that changes in tobacco prices can impact the consumption of both drugs, with younger people decreasing use when tobacco prices rise, and older individuals increasing cannabis consumption in response to higher tobacco prices. The findings have implications for policymakers and public health experts in understanding how changes in tobacco prices may affect cannabis consumption across different age groups. [Extracted from the article]
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