Modelling income group differences in the health and economic impacts of targeted food taxes and subsidies.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects, by income group, of targeted food taxes and subsidies on nutrition, health and expenditure in the UK. METHODS: A model based on consumption data and demand elasticity was constructed to predict the effects of four food taxation-subsidy regimens. Resulting changes...

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Main Authors: Nnoaham, K, Sacks, G, Rayner, M, Mytton, O, Gray, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009