Acceptability of meat tax and subsidy removal by meat eaters: insights from five European countries

Diana Kmeťková (), Iva Zverinova, Milan Ščasný and Vojtěch Máca
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Diana Kmeťková: Charles University
Milan Ščasný: Charles University
Vojtěch Máca: Charles University

Agricultural and Food Economics, 2025, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-24

Abstract: Abstract Governments worldwide are exploring policies aimed at promoting healthier and more sustainable dietary choices. This study examines the public acceptability of two promising yet controversial policy interventions: the introduction of a meat tax and the removal of meat subsidies. Drawing on existing literature about the impact of policies on food consumption, particularly meat, we analyse data from a multi-country survey conducted across five European countries. We employ ordered logistic models and latent cluster analysis to examine factors influencing respondents’ support for these policies. Our findings highlight the role of value-based, diet-related, and socio-demographic factors. Notably, respondents from Spain, Portugal, and the UK showed significantly greater support for these meat policies compared to Latvians and Czechs. Age emerged as a key factor, indicating an increasing likelihood of support for both policies among younger individuals. Moreover, environmental and egoistic values were associated with increased odds of support, while security concerns and hedonic values had the opposite effect. Neither income nor employment emerged as significant predictors. Our study underscores the complexity of public opinions towards meat policies and provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to design effective strategies to promote healthier and more sustainable dietary behaviours in Europe.

Keywords: Policy acceptability; Diet; Meat policies; Meat tax; Meat subsidy removal; Values; C34; C38; I15; O12; O13; Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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