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Is there a sweet spot for sugary drink taxes?

by Jack Stewart
May 28, 2019
National Bureau of Economic Research figures show a national tax of between 1 and 2.5 cents per ounce of drink would save society $7 billion per year.
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Philadelphia's new soda tax is sweet and sour

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 18, 2017
Retailers say soft drink sales have dropped by half, but preschool teachers are seeing the tax's benefits.
“People are angry and furious,” says Frayby Perelta, who runs a small family-owned store.
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Philly soda prices will have some extra fizz in 2017

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 17, 2016
A new city tax is expected to raise millions annually.
A new soda tax in Philadelphia will take effect Jan. 1.
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How effective is a tax on soda?

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 9, 2016
Philadelphia is set to become the first major city to introduce a soda tax.
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In Mexico, things go better with...water

by Andy Uhler
Apr 10, 2015
Mexico is fighting obesity by urging people to drink less soda and more water.
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California cities vote on soda tax

by Jeff Tyler
Nov 6, 2012
A ballot initiative in Richmond and El Monte proposes a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. Proponents say it could help prevent diabetes among low-income residents and generate revenue, but the soft drink industry is spending millions to block it.
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