Overview: Smoking rates are declining in the U.S. and Canada, but they're increasing in developing countries, including India, China, and Russia. Tobacco companies are stepping up their cigarette ads in these countries, while public health officials worry about the increase in smoking-related deaths.
Questions
1. Why is an improving economy positively correlated with smoking rates?
2. What challenges do public health officials face as smoking expands globally?
3. The article says companies are starting aggressive efforts to "push smoking in countries where there had been relatively little effort to discourage it." Is it ethical for companies to increase their smoking advertising in developing countries? Why or why not?
4. Would you take a great paying job as an accountant for a cigarette company? why or why not.
5. Research the history of cigarette advertising in the U.S. and comment at how the adds have changed over time. What types marketing was regulated by the government?(you could post some ad examples here)
Use only the following Ratios
Taxes In History
As we sit and figure our tax rates in class we don't really think of the impact taxes have had around the world throughout history.
The Boston Tea Party was the result of taxes and is credited with starting the American Revolution.
The Tax history site below breaks tax history down by eras. Browse the eras that you think would interest you, and pick one.
Tax History Museum
You will be creating a post on you blog that will cover the history of your chosen era. Make use of hyperlinks, pictures, and color to bring your post to life. You will be required to use one book as a resource and post links to all web sites that you use.
