What are the factors (biological, environmental, economic, and political) that contribute to tobacco addiction? What are the medical consequences (morbidity and mortality) for tobacco users? What is the public health impact (epidemiological and economic) of tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure?
How do tobacco control regulations relate to positive and normative economics?
How do tobacco control regulations impact individual health care rights?
What is the public health policy regarding tobacco control? What is the role of the state and Federal Government in policy making?
What is the history of regulatory tobacco control? What is the current state of tobacco control in the United States (states that have passed tobacco control regulations)?
What is the evidence that tobacco control is effective?