A social cost-benefit analysis of meat taxation and a fruit and vegetables subsidy for a healthy and sustainable food consumption in the Netherlands

A social cost-benefit analysis of meat taxation and a fruit and vegetables subsidy for a healthy and sustainable food consumption in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Implementation of food taxes or subsidies may promote healthier and a more sustainable diet in a society. This study estimates the effects of a tax (15% or 30%) on meat and a subsidy (10%) on fruit and vegetables (F&V) consumption in the Netherlands using a social cost-benefi...

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Main Authors: Marlin J. Broeks, Sander Biesbroek, Eelco A. B. Over, Paul F. van Gils, Ido Toxopeus, Marja H. Beukers, Elisabeth H. M. Temme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Social Cost-Benefit Analysis, meat tax, fruit and vegetables subsidy, modelling, Netherlands, policy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08590-z

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