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The Effect of Smoking Bans on Bars and Restaurants: An Analysis of Changes in Employment.

Authors :
Adams, Scott
Cotti, Chad D.
Source :
B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy: Contributions to Economic Analysis & Policy; 2007, Vol. 7 Issue 1, preceding p1-32, 33p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Many communities and several states prohibit smoking in bars or restaurants. Using countylevel data on employment from across the US, we find that communities where smoking is banned experience reductions in bar employment compared with counties that allow smoking. Smoking bans have a larger detrimental impact on bars in geographic areas with a high prevalence of smokers. The relative effect on restaurant employment is neutral or mildly positive. The positive effects are concentrated in areas with fewer smokers. We also find that bans have a positive effect on restaurant employment in warmer regions of the country, especially during the cooler winter months, and in the summer in colder regions. This suggests the prevalence of outdoor seating might influence the policy's effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15380645
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy: Contributions to Economic Analysis & Policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27231045
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2202/1935-1682.1628