Non-communicable diseases are currently perceived to be a national health problem in Tanzania. In one of the debate, one person suggested to deal with this problem is to introduce a “Fat Tax”. The idea is to levy a tax on foods containing more than a government prescribed percentage of the daily minimal fat intake. Is such as tax consistent with a mechanistic view of the government? Discuss.

Non-communicable diseases are currently perceived to be a national health problem in Tanzania. In one of the debate, one person suggested to deal with this problem is to introduce a “Fat Tax”. The idea is to levy a tax on foods containing more than a government prescribed percentage of the daily minimal fat intake. Is such as tax consistent with a mechanistic view of the government? Discuss.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter24: Multistate Corporate Taxation

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