Gambling - Demerit Good
Advertising ban will lead to a decrease in demand for Gambling
Negative externalities will decrease.
However, Gambling = inelastic good? Addiction?
The goal is to reduce the consumption in plastic bag usage in supermarkets and stores
"If we have a wonderful, clean and green country in the north of Ireland, let's protect it," he added.
"I think most people will see the benefit of this and most people will embrace this new proposal."
realised that plastic bags and single use bags were a "threat to our environment".
"Although there's been a lot of communication about this there seem to be a few consumers out there not quite ready for it yet.
"What we're really talking about here is a culture change and for that to happen it's going to take quite a while to embed, all we're asking for is a bit of patience."
Supporters estimate the $1.25 per pack increase could raise $50 million for the state as well as encourage people to quit or not pick up the habit
United Continental Holdings (UAL.N), AMR Corp's American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK), Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) and US Airways (LCC.N) all said they have matched it
Oil prices initially rose on Thursday as the euro rallied and a Nigerian union threatened to shut down output, but they later eased on a report that the European Union could delay a ban on Iranian exports by six months. U.S. February crude oil was down 1.6 percent at $99.26 a barrel after earlier reaching above $102.
European law requiring airlines to pay for aircraft emissions.