Negative externalities of production. An easy tax win, surely? If there are different tax rates on alcohol levels (& it seems to be working - see Carling this week and the 3.4% shift) then size of vehicles can also be taxed differently for the harm they do. #EconSky
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
