A Study of the Cross-state Effects of Smoking Bans on Gaming Revenues: The Delaware / New Jersey Experience
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As smoke free laws on public places are being implemented around the country, the economic effects of such policies on the hospitality industry is questioned. The economic impact of Clean Indoor Air Policies (CIAP) on bar and restaurant revenues has been proven to be negligible; smoking bans improve the working conditions of the employees and do not appear to significantly affect revenues (Bartosch and Pope 1999). However, the benefits of CIAP come at a cost; smoke free laws appear to be negatively affecting the gaming industry.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010