Fat taxes have been experimented with in many European countries. The benefits are numerous, such as stimulating economic growth, improving health and increasing life expectancy. On the contrary, if a big tax is implemented in a weak economy, it could lead to the loss of jobs due to rising prices. These higher prices cause local consumers to start purchasing their unhealthy products from different states or countries, resulting in a loss of business for local industries. France, Hungary and Denmark have all experimented with implementing a fat tax. The four countries experienced varied results, with both positive and negative consequences. The French, by implementing the “junk food tax”, wanted to reduce unhealthy eating habits and generate revenue to support health measures. This sounds like the same goal as the US government. The French found that taxing three different categories (cheese/butter, sweet and fatty products, and prepared meals) would have the most effective impact on household calorie intake and the reduction of saturated fats. This helps to tax the number...