The determinants of the demand for tobacco in Togo

This paper analyzes the relationship between demand for tobacco, its price and economic factors that may influence it. The objective is to understand response of consumers an increase in tobacco prices. assumed be caused by effect increasing taxes, which a major control policy. also reaction smokers prices other goods economy. To achieve this objective, we estimate elasticities these through models proposed literature. consumer income per capita, such as food health care, strengthening anti-smoking laws are among variables used equations tobacco. results estimations indicate first highly elastic with respect price; elasticity estimated at -1.368. Tobacco sensitive laws. In contrast, changes non-addictive economy, food, have no on products. means when products increases, likely reduce quantity consumed order maintain their level consumption.