The failure of Seattle’s ‘soda tax’ is resounding
14 February 2022
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IEA research referenced in the Daily Express
14 February 2022

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



