December 20, 2010 12:00PM 

# Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling 

By [Tad DeHaven](https://www.cato.org/people/tad-dehaven) 

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The Mackinac Center’s Michael LaFaive and Todd Nesbit have released a [new study](http://www.mackinac.org/archives/2010/2010-09TobaccoSmugglingFINALweb2.pdf) 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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[Tax and Budget Policy](https://www.cato.org/tax-budget-policy) 

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