The Next Sin Tax?

A British government public policy unit is exploring a fat tax on junk food as a way to combat the rising tide of obesity. Supporters of the measure believe it will address a problem that, if left unaddressed, will ultimately swamp the British health-care system.

No formal proposal has been submitted to Prime Minister Tony Blair – yet, at least. But supporters of the measure believe it might prove an effective way to encourage consumers and producers alike to emphasize nutrition content over convenience.

Posted by Jim Langcuster at February 19, 2004 09:12 AM | TrackBack