Taxation of unhealthy consumption of food and drinks: An updated literature review
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Unhealthy food taxation; Fast food; Caloric drinks; Obesity;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- H31 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - Household
- I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
- I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
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