Abstract

Myopic and rational addiction models are employed to investigate cigarette consumption in Japan using aggregate time-series data. The estimations provide support for the rational addiction models. Therefore, we conclude that addiction of Japanese cigarette smokers is not a result of myopic consumer behavior, but future effects are considered in their current decisions.

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