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June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Fletcher research team agrees with Chaloupka and colleagues on a number of issues regarding sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) policy. For one, taxation is a way to reduce SSB consumption providing youth are the primary target.
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages could improve public health by reducing obesity.
July 29, 2009 | Story
States implemented this to reduce the consumption of unhealthy products.
June 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
This brief provides a walkthrough of the major takeaways from the tax regulations, as well as expected future guidance in the Affordable Care Act.
February 20, 2013 | Program Result
Researchers at Mathematica Policy Research analyzed the impact of new rules for determining eligibility for insurance affordability programs under the Affordable Care Act on state governments as well as prospective enrollees.
August 23, 2011 | Journal Article
The public health problems posed by consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages—and the appropriate policy responses—may be similar to those that arise when addressing cigarette and alcohol consumption.
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Looking at successful strategies used to reduce tobacco use and harmful drinking—can they do the same for sugar-sweetened beverage consumption?
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Chaloupka and colleagues take exception with a few points in this issue's commentary by the Fletcher research team.
June 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Researchers from the Urban Institute explore possible changes to the tax exclusion of employer-sponsored health insurance premiums as a potential source of financing for health reform.
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
New study finds that current soda tax rates don't deter consumption.