Abstract
In 2009–10, 17 states considered expanding taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) as a potential source of funds and a means to curb obesity. This article examines the various types of soda tax proposals, the underlying economic theory, and the anticipated impact of the proposed taxes on different population groups.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chicago Fed Letter |
| Issue number | 284 |
| State | Published - 2011 |
