Research Study Presentation Albania- Development Solution Associates (DSA)

Price elasticity, depending on the methodology applied, varies from -0.2 to -0.8.

Income elasticity suggests that smoking is an inferior good in SHR, and a necessity good (close to zero elasticity) in LR.

Male and female gender are not significant determinants of tobacco demand (not gender-specific).

Enrolment in tertiary education seems to be a significant determinant of tobacco demand in SHR. Though, the effect vanishes in LR.