Department of Economics

Journal of Health Economics: The Effects of E-Cigarette Taxes on E-Cigarette Prices and Tobacco Product Sales

Dr. Erik Nesson alongside other co-authors published "The Effects of E-Cigarette Taxes on E-Cigarette Prices and Tobacco Product Sales" in the Journal Health Economics, concluding that increasing taxes on e-cigarettes have lowered e-cigarette sales but have led to increased sales of cigarettes.

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The Invisible Hook: The Hidden Economics of Pirates

Join the Political Econonmy Reading Group as they read the Invisible Hook, taking readers inside the wily world of late 17th and early 18th century pirates as Peter Leeson uncovers the hidden economics behind pirates' notorious, entertaining, and downright shocking behavior.

The Reading Group Begins Sept. 29. Books are provided and you could earn $200 for participating. Contact Missy Matthews (missy.matthews@bsu.edu) for more information.