TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Understanding price elasticities to inform public health research and intervention studies: Key issues
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Nghiem, Nhung
A1  - Wilson, Nick
A1  - Genç, Murat
A1  - Blakely, Tony A.
SP  - 1954
EP  - 1961
VL  - 103
IS  - 11
N2  - Pricing policies such as taxes and subsidies are important tools in preventing and controlling a range of threats to public health. This is particularly so in tobacco and alcohol control efforts and efforts to change dietary patterns and physical activity levels as a means of addressing increases in noncommunicable diseases. To understand the potential impact of pricing policies, it is critical to understand the nature of price elasticities for consumer products. For example, price elasticities are key parameters in models of any food tax or subsidy that aims to quantify health impacts and cost-effectiveness. We detail relevant terms and discuss key issues surrounding price elasticities to inform public health research and intervention studies. (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print September 12, 2013: e1-e8. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2013.301337).<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2013.301337
ID  - ref1
ER  -