Table 2

The effect of POS display bans on smoking prevalence using R score as price measure

VariablesSmoking prevalenceSmoking prevalence among malesSmoking prevalence among females
POS display bans−0.086*
(−2.38)
[−0.015]
{−0.065}		−0.078*
(−2.00)
[−0.016]
{−0.052}		−0.105**
(−2.64)
[−0.013]
{−0.089}
Composite MPOWER score−0.008*
(−2.15)		−0.009*
(−2.41)		−0.008
(−1.58)
GDP per capita in 10 thousands−0.010
(−0.30)		0.003
(0.09)		−0.016
(−0.35)
Per cent of population aged 15–640.017†
(1.95)		0.025**
(2.68)		0.009
(0.59)
Per cent of population aged ≥65−0.026
(−1.39)		−0.026
(−1.28)		−0.016
(−0.52)
Observations (n)613613613
Countries (n)777777

  • t-Statistics are in parentheses. SEs were clustered at the country level. Marginal effects are in square brackets. Per cent reduction in smoking prevalence and price elasticities are in curly brackets.

  • *P<0.05, ***P<0.001, †P< 0.1.

  • GDP, gross domestic product; POS, point of sale.