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This approach is super goofy because refined sugar and corn syrup are already heavily subsidized by the federal government. Instead of adding another layer of d
by apatters 9y ago
This approach is super goofy because refined sugar and corn syrup are already heavily subsidized by the federal government. Instead of adding another layer of distortions to correct the first one we should start by looking at why the current regulations exist and what the consequences will be if we unwind them.
- maxerickson 9y agoAren't the subsidies for US sugar various forms of protection from cheaper imports? That's beneficial for producers but shows up as higher consumer prices.