General Article Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems

Topic Selected: Obesity Book Volume: 436

Why taxing ‘junk food’ to tackle obesity isn’t as simple as it seems

Duane Mellor, Aston University

Former prime minister Tony Blair has called for more taxes on junk food to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis. This includes extending sugar taxes beyond just soft drinks, as well as taxing food that i...

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