Lifestyle Economics

The failure of Seattle’s ‘soda tax’ is resounding


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IEA research referenced in the Daily Express

Tax and Fiscal Policy

Christopher Snowdon quoted in the Daily Mail

Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, has been quoted by the Daily Mail following news that a ‘soda tax’ in Seattle has led to a 7% increase in the volume of alcohol purchased.

Christopher was quoted as saying, “The good people of Seattle responded to a tax on sugary drinks by buying more beer.”

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