Soda Tax Argument Analysis
In this article, the author explains about “soda tax” in Berkeley, California. The “soda tax” on sugar-sweetened beverages in Berkeley is highly effective for improving people’s health (Charles, Berkeley's Soda Tax Appears To Cut Consumption Of Sugary Drinks, 2016). The city has imposed a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. The rate is one cent per fluid ounce. For example, 12 cents are charged to a can of soda, 68 cents are charged to a bottle of soda. After imposed a tax, consumption of sugary drinks was down by 20 %. Besides, water consumption in the city increased. One study shows that consumption of sugary drinks causes health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, or tooth decay. Kristine Madsen, who is a researcher at the University of