The Indonesian government has implemented a limited set of tobacco control policies despite a high prevalence of cigarette smoking among adolescents. Researchers conducted a randomized evaluation to measure the impact of a school-based program that used a non-monetary penalty and regular monitoring to prevent adolescent tobacco use. The program reduced the probability that adolescents smoked, with effects sustained three months after the program ended. Incorporating a school competition component to the program had no further impact on smoking abstinence.

Speaker: Margaret Triyana (The World Bank and J-PAL Southeast Asia)

Friday, 1 April 2022 at 08.30-10.00 WIB (6.30-8.00pm PDT/12.30-13.30 AEDT)

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