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Exactly! Here in Mexico the government implemented sugar taxes and "warning labels" [1] for unhealthy food. I think any sort of "government mandated" approach doesn't work for the USA. I think in the US a better response would be obtained by "credit tokens", tax deductions or some other money related incentive, given that the US is more capitalist.

The interesting issue is how to operationalize such type of incentives program. (i.e. Are you COVID19 vaccinated? we will give you a 5% discount in your taxes next year. You get a unique "discount coupon code" after getting your 2nd shot.)

[1] ( https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/new-warning-labels-now-requ...)



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