Too much sugar can apparently cause an increase in a consumer’s weight.
The UK government has introduced a ‘sugar tax’ on the consumption of soft fizzy drinks that have a high sugar content in order to help solve the perceived problem.
How might this policy help to reduce the number of overweight people in the UK?
Select ONE answer:
- Consumers switch to cheaper brands of soft drink with a high sugar content.
- Consumers switch to other high-sugar substitute goods, such as alcohol or sweets.
- The price elasticity of demand for soft drinks is inelastic.
- The tax revenue raised is spent on education about the dangers of soft drink consumption.
Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:
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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Economics KS4 and KS5 classes.
The answer is 4
- Not correct
- Not correct
- Not correct
- Correct
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