Egyptian student perceptions of visual warnings on cigarette packs by Touta, Hala

“…Three theories are reconciled, namely the theories of Normative Influence, Fear Appeal, and the Protection Motivation Theory to fully capture why the Egyptian young people continue to smoke despite the disturbing graphic images that are required by law to be placed on the front and back of cigarette packs. In engaging with these theories, the study explains how the human psyche develops a protective or adverse mechanism and how an individual's self-perception largely depends upon others' perception of him/her, precisely the perception of family and peers. …”
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Taxation of the South African tobacco industry : with special reference to its employment effects by Van der Merwe, Rowena

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Key Drivers In Stock Growth Of "Big Tobacco" by Fitchet, Max

“…The results show that “Big Tobacco” has increased its share in the global market through acquisitions and diversification into the vaping and logistics markets. Share buy backs and increased margins have helped offset the decrease in cigarette consumption and have encouraged a bullish view of the industry. …”
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A South African perspective: Do excise duties imposed on tobacco products drive the illicit trade in tobacco products? by Matlala, Tshegofatso

“…The consistent increase in the excise duties on tobacco products over the years has resulted in a significant decrease in the consumption of cigarettes in South Africa. From as far back as 1997, the tobacco industry in South Africa has argued against the increase of excise duties on tobacco products, claiming that it would result in an increase in the illicit trade in tobacco products. …”
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