Why the soda tax ‘worked’ and the progressive tax won’t – Illinois Policy Institute

"But there’s no doubt: the county taxed soda more, so people bought less of it. It’s a simple lesson. So why doesn’t Springfield get it? Just like the soda tax, higher taxes without better services discourage buyers."

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