Pilot a 20%+ tax on all sugary, soft drinks for 1 year
For an initial one year, a duty should be piloted on all sugary soft drinks, increasing the price by at least 20%. This would be an experimental measure, looking at price elasticity, substitution effects, and to what extent it impacts upon consumption patterns and producer/retailer responses.
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Pilot a 20%+ tax on all sugary, soft drinks for 1 year
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