Arguments for Raising the Excise Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Rather

question 7

Multiple Choice

Arguments for raising the excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, rather than the sales tax, include:

• A) Excise tax increases may influence consumer buying behavior
• B) Policy makers are more likely to support this approach
• C) Excise tax increases are associated with reduced consumption
• D) Evidence from tobacco control policy is strong

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