Table 5

Crowding out effect of tobacco consumption in Cambodia by household income groups

Expenditure categoriesLow incomeMiddle incomeHigh income
CoefficientCoefficientCoefficient
Food−1.02*−0.68†0.13
Clothing0.020.08−0.87‡
Durable goods0.080.36‡−0.41
Medical0.120.04−0.14
Entertainment0.28*0.161.20‡
Education−0.17−0.95‡−1.91‡
Housing0.48†0.74‡0.37
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  • All regression equations are estimated simultaneously; however, the ‘other’ category is dropped to ensure the adding up restriction in the system of equations.

  • *indicates statistical significance at the 5% level, †indicates statistical significance at the 10% level, ‡Indicates statistical significance at the 1% level.