GINN Insight: The Unintended Consequences of Raising Taxes on Nicotine Alternatives in the EU — Lessons from Australia
Governments often turn to taxation as a lever to reduce public health risks, curb nicotine use, and generate revenue. In principle, that makes sense. But having seen Australia’s approach firsthand—as a former Australian Federal Police officer and founder of the Tobacco Strike Team—I can tell you this: when taxation goes too far, the consequences are…