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I don't really see a problem with using taxation as a mechanism to encourage behavior while still allowing a market for it. Alcohol has a lot of negative impact

I don't really see a problem with using taxation as a mechanism to encourage behavior while still allowing a market for it. Alcohol has a lot of negative impacts for society, so making it a luxury is probably a net good. I think the arguments around cars are a little more nuanced, but if a country decides it wants to encourage public transit & walkability, that seems like a fine goal.

mc32 9y ago
For one problem it's a regressive tax, unless they carve out means based exceptions that means it puts transit for some rural people out of reach.
- FullyFunctional 9y ago
  Exactly this. And they didn't compensate, which makes this very biased and unfair.