This project proposes a global tax on ultra-processed foods to reduce consumption of these foods, which lead to chronic health issues and environmental degradation through industrial monoculture. The proposal is modeled on the various levies and taxes placed on tobacco products in order to reduce cigarette consumption.
Team Members: Maria Solorzano; Katia Bourganos ; Akash Mishra; Luisa Gazola Lage; Edwin Lockerman