Impact of taxes on purchases of close substitute foods: analysis of cross-price elasticities using data from a randomized experiment

Abstract Objective To examine the effects of health-related food taxes on substitution and complementary purchases within food groups, including from unhealthier to healthier alternatives and between brands. Methods We used data from a virtual supermarket experiment with data from 4,259 shopping eve...

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Main Authors: Jody C. Hoenink, Wilma E. Waterlander, Joreintje D. Mackenbach, Cliona Ni Mhurchu, Nick Wilson, Joline W. J. Beulens, Nhung Nghiem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-021-00736-y