Statement I: Canada's $3 per pack cigarette tax has helped cut per capita consumption since 1980.
Statement II: Higher cigarette prices have practically no effect on reducing cigarette consumption.
A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement I is true and supported by research, as a study by the Canadian Cancer Society found that a 10% increase in cigarette prices can lead to a 4-5% decrease in cigarette consumption. Statement II is false, as there is significant evidence that higher cigarette prices do lead to reduced consumption, especially among youth and low-income populations.

Statement I: Canada's $3 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Has Helped