Frank Chaloupka
Research professor of health policy and administration and director of the UIC Health Policy Center
Biography
Health economist Frank Chaloupka conducts research on the ways that local, state and national policies affect smoking, substance abuse and other unhealthy behaviors.
Chaloupka’s work challenged the idea that many smokers are so dependent on nicotine, price changes will not affect smoking rates. Instead, he discovered that increases in cigarette prices — including tax hikes — lead to significant reductions in consumption and smoking.
Chaloupka’s research has been cited by the Office of the Surgeon General and has led to many substance abuse policy initiatives.
Subject areas:
- Public health
- Cigarette taxes
- Health behavior
- Obesity
Areas of Expertise
In the News
UIC to study sweetened beverage taxes in Illinois, California
September 26, 2017
$8 million grant to reduce tobacco use in high-use countries
May 2, 2017
Fixed cigarette taxes leave smokers less wiggle room
April 29, 2015