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

• Main Authors: Marlin J. Broeks (Author), Sander Biesbroek (Author), Eelco A. B. Over (Author), Paul F. van Gils (Author), Ido Toxopeus (Author), Marja H. Beukers (Author), Elisabeth H. M. Temme (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...