Tag: Is an increase in the tobacco tax incidence a practical policy option in Sri Lanka?

By Sri Lal Somaweera The recent COPF discussions sparked debate on a push to raise Sri Lanka’s tax on cigarettes to be 75% of the price of the cigarette. This has resurfaced policy discussions, echoing a longstanding recommendation from the World Health Organization’s (WHO). Their aim is clear: discourage smoking, improve public health, and boost […]