These tools were written for use by people who want to research issues in the economics of tobacco control in a specific country. The tools aim to provide clear step-by-step guidance on what analysis to do, how to do it, and how to report and present the results. Each tool has been written by an expert in the field, and reviewed by 2 or more peers. 

Please feel free to use the tools. We would greatly appreciate your feedback, comments and questions on the tools, and seeing the results of your work. Please send email to ayurekli@worldbank.org and/or jdebeyer@worldbank.org

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Tool 1 will be posted soon. It provides an overview that comments on the importance of analysis of the economics of tobacco control. 

Tool 2: DATA It describes the data needed, where to find it, and how to prepare data for use.   

Tool 3: DEMAND explains how to estimate the price elasticity of demand for tobacco products, and how these elasticity estimates can be used to predict the likely impact of changes in tax rates on consumption and on government revenues.   

Tool 4: TAXES deals with the details of the design and administration of tobacco taxes, comparing specific and ad valorem taxes.   

Tool 5: EMPLOYMENT explains how to estimate tobacco-related employment, and how to estimate the possible impact that a fall in tobacco consumption would have on total employment.    

Tool 6: EQUITY discusses how to investigate the likely impact of tobacco control on poor people.   

Tool 7: SMUGGLING explains the types of tobacco product smuggling and different methods to estimate the size of the problem.