TIME: Shoppers find "Sin" tax more effective than subsidizing healthier foods

Release Date: February 25, 2010 This content is archived.

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An article on TIME magazine's Wellness blog looks at whether "sin" taxes might impact people's food choices, and reports UB psychologists conducted a study on whether raising the cost of junk food and subsidizing healthier foods changed people's shopping habits. In addition, an article distributed by UPI reports on the research, and quotes Leonard Epstein, professor of pediatrics and social and preventive medicine.

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