From Jarritos in Mexico to Buddy's Strawberry Soda in South Dakota, it seems people come together over their effervescent treats. One of the best-known examples is Big Red from Texas. As a Texan ...

To combat a growing obesity problem, Mexico imposed a nationwide tax on drinks with added sugar, popularly referred to as a “soda tax,” effective January 2014. I analyze data on taxed and untaxed ...