The government in your country is considering three programs that affect the market for cigarettes. Program 1: Media campaigns and labeling requirements aimed at making the public aware of the danger of cigarette smoking. Program 2: A price support program for tobacco farmers. Program 3: A cap on the number of cases of cigarettes sold per quarter at 20,000 cases. The aim of the government is to support farmers while reducing the consumption of cigarettes. What program  or combination of programs should be implemented and why?

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The government in your country is considering three programs that affect the market for cigarettes.

Program 1: Media campaigns and labeling requirements aimed at making the public aware of the danger of cigarette smoking.

Program 2: A price support program for tobacco farmers.

Program 3: A cap on the number of cases of cigarettes sold per quarter at 20,000 cases.

The aim of the government is to support farmers while reducing the consumption of cigarettes.

What program  or combination of programs should be implemented and why?

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