The Effects of Food Taxes and Subsidies on Promoting Healthier Diets in Iranian Households.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Price, as a key driver of food purchasing, has an important role in determining the consumer demand. This study is aimed to estimate the effect of food taxes and subsidies on purchasing patterns of Iranian households (HHs).

Methods

This study was performed in two phases. In phase one, a two-round Delphi study was conducted to determine and prioritize food-related fiscal policies; and in the second phase, using the Iranian Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES), we estimated an almost ideal demand system (AIDS) and simulated changes in purchases, nutrient intake, and consumer welfare under six different policy scenarios: (1) 20% subsidy on vegetables, (2) 20% subsidy on fruits, (3) 30% subsidy on legumes, (4) 25% tax on sugar and sweets, (5) 30% tax

SUBMITTER: Mokari-Yamchi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328754 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature