Why Economics for Health?

Tobacconomics is becoming Economics for Health, a name that better captures the wide scope of rigorous research, policy recommendations, and partnerships that we have undertaken over the years, and our ambition to continue growing into other areas of public health. We have been easing in this direction for a long time, but now it’s official. 

What does the future hold?

As Economics for Health, we will continue to produce the studies, reports, and programs on health taxes that partners have come to count on. At the same time, we’ll add other areas, including  environmental issues, global food supply, opioids, and more. This broad approach is what Economics for Health is all about.

We will be doing the same things as before, only more of them, housed in the Health, Behavior & Society department at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. We look forward to expanding our work shaping policies that build Healthier People, Stronger Economies around the world!

Connect with Economics for Health

Be sure to visit our new website and support us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest research from our team and global partners! 

You can also contact us directly at economicsforhealth@jh.edu with any questions or comments.