Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won’t stop until it’s managed like alcohol
- Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
Darling Downs Public Health UnitMost Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last few years. These stores aren’t making much from the limited offerings on public display. Rather, their profitability comes from under-the-counter sales of untaxed tobacco and illegal...
