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Dec
17
2020
2:00—3:00 PM EST
December 08, 2020
Excise taxes have traditionally been reliable sources of government revenue, but they are also used as a means of discouraging the consumption of products that harm health or the environment—tobacco, alcohol, fuel products and, more recently, sugar-sweetened beverages. How should policymakers d...
Apr
12
2019
11:00—12:30 PM
April 02, 2019
More than ten million deaths each year are associated with consuming just three products: tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages. Most of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. We know that taxes are a cost-effective way to reduce consumption, save lives, and raise domestic revenues...