Study: Sugar tax could save billions in medical costs

Wie www.n-tv.de berichtet, könnte eine Besteuerung von Zuckerzusatz in Lebensmitteln und Getränken dazu beitragen, Milliarden von Euro an Krankheitskosten zu sparen. Laut einer Studie der Technischen Universität München könnte eine solche Steuer dazu führen, dass der durchschnittliche Konsum von Zucker pro Person und Tag um ein Gramm reduziert wird. Auf lange Sicht könnten dadurch innerhalb von 20 Jahren etwa 16 Milliarden Euro an Krankheitskosten eingespart werden.

Impact on the market

The introduction of a sugar tax would have far-reaching effects on the food and drink market. Companies that make sugary products could face declining sales as consumers may switch to healthier alternatives. At the same time, companies that specialize in the production of sugar-free or low-sugar products could see an increase in demand and, as a result, higher sales.

Impact on the financial industry

The introduction of a sugar tax would also have an impact on the financial sector. Investors could adjust their portfolio accordingly to favor companies that would be less affected by the sugar tax. In addition, financial experts would have to analyze the long-term effects on sales and profits of the affected companies and make appropriate forecasts.