December 20, 2010 12:00PM

Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling

By Tad DeHaven

The Mackinac Center's Michael LaFaive and Todd Nesbit have released a new study on the ill-effects of raising cigarette taxes at the state and local level. Cigarette tax hikes have become a popular choice for spend-happy state policymakers looking for money in these tough economic times.

Also check out their accompanying video on the topic:

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