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| Author: | Seligman, D. |
| Title: | Don't bet against cigarrette makers. |
| Journal: | Fortune
1987 : AUG 17, VOL. 116:4, p. 42-46 |
| Index terms: | CIGARETTE INDUSTRY TOBACCO INDUSTRY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A review of the U.S. cigarette industry, decline in sales, good stock market performance, mergers and acquisitions, diversification in other industries, the big six U.S. firms, and smoking related deaths. Move to regulate products that have statistical risks and health hazards. The passive smoking issue linked with environmental tobacco smoke, and move to a smoke-free society. The attitude of Congress and prospects of a ban on all cigarette advertising. Excise tax increase and 158 lawsuits against the industry, and rise in sales abroad. Two graphs cover discount for tobacco earnings and U.S. per capita decline in smoking. |
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