Table 2

Studies using subjective measures to assess the economic impact of smoke-free policies in the hospitality industry

No effect or positive effectNegative effect
Bold type = peer reviewed; underline = study based on estimates of predicted changes rather than estimates of actual changes.
*Not a random survey.
†Only weak evidence of connection with the tobacco industry.
‡Control for economic trends.
Studies funded from sources other than the tobacco industry
Public self reported intentions or actual patronage of restaurants/barsAllen and Markham (2001)100; August (2000)62; Biener and Fitzgerald (1999)63; Biener and Siegel (1997)64; Corsun et al(1996)65; Decima Research (2001)67; Decima Research (2002)32; Dresser et al (1999)39; Field Research (1998)70; Field Research (1997)69; Hyland and Cummings (1999)71; Lam (1995)73; McGhee 2002 24; Miller and Kriven (2002)28; Miller and Kriven (2002)26; Shapiro 2001112; Styring (2001)29; Wakefield et al1999101
Proprietor predictions/ perceptions of sales changesAllen and Markham (2001)100; Cremieux and Oulette (2001)66; Dresser et al (1999)39; Edwards (2000)68; Huron County Health Unit 1999111; Hyland and Cummings(1999)72‡; Jones et al (1999)115; Markham and Tong (2001)74; Parry et al (2001)78; Sciacca and Eckram (1993)75; Sciacca (1996)76; Stanwick (1998)77; The Conference Board of Canada (1996)79; Yorkshire Ash (2001)102
Proprietor predictions/perceptions of costCremieux and Oulette (2001)66; The Conference Board of Canada (1996)79; Douglas County CHIP (2001)110
Estimated numbers of overseas visitors Hodges and Maskill (2001) 109
Studies for which funding source is unknown
Proprietor predictions/ perceptions of sales changesEconomists Advisory Group (1998)105; Pubco (2001)99; The Publican (2001)106
Studies conducted by organisations or consultants with some links to the tobacco industry around the time of the study
Proprietor predictions/ perceptions of sales changesMasotti et al (1991)18CCG 1996104; Charlton Research (1994)83
Studies funded by tobacco companies or industry groups supported by the tobacco industry
Public self reported intentions or actual patronage of restaurants/barsAuspoll (2000)19; Decima research (1988)20Fabrizio et al (1995)107; KPMG Barents (1997)23; Marlow (1999)87; National Restaurant Association (1993)91; Sollarset al(1999)95
Public self reported spending/time spentFabrizio et al (1995)107; Martin Associates (1999)89
Proprietor predictions/ perceptions of sales changesAdvantage Marketing Info (1997)80; Applied Economics (1996)81; CCG 1995103; Chamberlain Research Consultants (1998)82; Dunham and Marlow (2000)84; EMRS 2001 114; Fabrizio et al (1996)108; Gambee (1991)85; KPMG Peat Marwick (1998)86; KPMG (2001)31; Marlow (1999)87; Marlow (1998)88; Mason-Dixon Market Research (1996)90; Price Waterhouse LLP (1993)93; Price Waterhouse LLP (1995)92; Roper Starch (1996)94; The Craig Group Inc (1998)96; The Eppstein Group (1997)97
Proprietor estimates of impact on employmentAdvantage Marketing Info (1997)80; Applied Economics (1996)81; Fabrizio et al (1996)108; Marlow (1998)88; Price Waterhouse LLP (1993)93; Roper Starch (1996)94; Sollarset al(1999)95; Chamberlain Research Consultants (1998)82; The Eppstein Group (1997)97
Proprietor predictions/perceptions of cost Sollars et al (1999) 95