Sin Tax Reform in the Philippines : Transforming Public Finance, Health, and Governance for More Inclusive Development

Excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol products can be an effective instrument for promoting public health through curbing smoking and excessive drinking, while raising significant revenues for development priorities. In 2012, the Philippines successfully passed a landmark tobacco and alcohol tax ref...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kaiser, Kai, Bredenkamp, Caryn, Iglesias, Roberto
Language:English
en_US
Published: Washington, DC: World Bank 2016
Subjects:
UHC
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10986/24617