When the IMF Recognises the Risk Continuum: Why Nicotine Products Should Not Be Regulated as if They Are Equally Harmful
Discussions about nicotine regulation often become polarized. Some policymakers argue that all nicotine products should be treated similarly because they contain an addictive substance. Others argue that regulation should reflect differences in risk between products. A recent analysis from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) offers an important contribution to this debate. Published in Taxing Harmful…