Cost of living: Cheaper food comes with other costs - why cutting GST isn't the answer

Sustainable Food Systems
Written By Katie Browning

The Conversation

Authors

Prof. Alan Renwick

Synopsis

As New Zealand considers the removal of the goods and services tax (GST) from food to reduce costs for low income households, advocates need to consider the impact cheap food has on the environment and whether there are better options to help struggling families.

Katie Browning https://www.blincinnovation.com
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