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Ban On Smoking- Case Study

Economic Analysis
For
Business Decisions

Case Study On:
“Ban on Public Smoking vs. Imposition of Tax on Tobacco”

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CONTENTS

|No |Topic |Page No. |
|1 |Executive Summary |3 |
|2 |Problem Line |3 |
|3 |Facts About Smoking |3 |
|4 |Issues Discussed |5 |
| |Imposition of Tax | |
| |Tax Burden Concept | |
| |Ban on Smoking | |
|5 |Flaws in Implementation of Ban |9 |
|6 |Alternative Solutions |9 |
|7 |Conclusion |11 |

Executive Summary

The government of India came up with a law in the form of the Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places Rules, 2008 via Notification No.GSR417 (E) dated 30th May, 2008 issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This law was enforced on the auspicious occasion of anniversary of the birth of independence hero Mahatma Gandhi, who was known for his ascetic habits....