Economics of Addictive Behaviours Volume I

John Joshua taught Economics to undergraduates and postgraduates in Melbourne, Australia, and China for many years. He holds PhDs in Sociology, Education and Economics, and his research interests are in the economic, educational, and psycho-social transformation of developing economies.

• 1. Smoking as a Behavioural Disease and its Causes.- 2. The Consequences of Smoking.- 3. Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Exposure.- 4. The Market and Free Choice.- 5. The Prevention of Smoking and Restrictive Policies.- 6. Economic Remedies to Reduce Smoking.- 7. Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Costs.

“This text comprises a wide range of information involving biology, psychology, economics, and legal and social policy on the development, maintenance, and elimination of smoking. Anyone interested in smoking or other diseases … will benefit from reviewing this book. … Researchers and professionals alike can use this text as a starting point for developing their own research into tobacco use. The material is easily accessible and shows the integration of the myriad systems that control human behavior in society.” (James J. Jakubow, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (22), May, 2017)