Distributional Effects of Taxation of Processed Foods in Brazil

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dc.creatorCoelho, Bernardo D. P.
dc.creatorIvins, Courtney
dc.creatorIunes, Roberto
dc.date2024-06-17T13:38:01Z
dc.date2024-06-17T13:38:01Z
dc.date2024-06-17
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-01T00:31:50Z
dc.descriptionThis paper examines the potential distributional effects of a tax increase on processed and ultra-processed foods. Using data from the most recent Brazilian consumption survey (POF 2017/2018), it analyzes the welfare changes that households would experience when facing increased costs for these products. Using an extended cost-benefit analysis model to assess net income effects, the paper considers three distinct dimensions: changes in product expenditure, changes in medical expenditure, and changes in years of life lost. The findings suggest that the tax increase would have a progressive impact, benefiting households at the lower end of the consumption distribution in all three dimensions. Overall, the study highlights the potential for targeted taxation policies as a “triple win” to address health concerns, promote greater equity, and increase fiscal revenues.
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dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099457206142428921/IDU153bd27bb1a9e9147ee180db1d9362bb01b5e
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/41720
dc.identifier10.1596/1813-9450-10805
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/405409
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageen_US
dc.publisherWashington, DC: World Bank
dc.relationPolicy Research Working Paper; 10805
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rightshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.rightsWorld Bank
dc.subjectAGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
dc.subjectHEALTHY LIFESTYLES
dc.subjectHEALTH FINANCING THROUGH GENERAL TAXATION
dc.subjectLIFE EXPECTANCY
dc.subjectHEALTH CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
dc.subjectZERO HUNGER
dc.subjectSDG 2
dc.subjectGOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
dc.subjectSDG 3
dc.titleDistributional Effects of Taxation of Processed Foods in Brazil
dc.typeWorking Paper

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