A few dynamics worth modeling at the state level: Low-tax states see higher consumption volumes but also serve as sourcing points for cross-border purchasing from high-tax neighbors Local elasticity is shaped by more than tax rates: average income, regional tobacco culture, alternative product availability, and minimum price law enforcement all play a role A model built on national averages will systematically over- or underestimate demand in states that sit at either extreme The range across highest and lowest tax states illustrates how wide that gap is: Managing pricing across that range manually is where errors compound and margin erodes
If someone is slurring their speech, extremely excited or energetic, or dizzy, they may be feeling the effects of inhalation abuse
(Yes!) You could alternatively get an inhaler made by the Nicorette Gum people, but that actually has nicotine in it, so the straw is better and cheaper
If your home is experiencing only mild odors that you don't expect will return, it may be more cost-effective to buy a box of baking soda over a permanent solution such as a portable or whole house air purifier
Floyd Abrams, a lawyer for Lorillard, said the 6th Circuit decision does not necessarily conflict with the D.C