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Case Study: write a paper around 2500 words. you need answer 6 questions in total, each question's answer are around 400-500 words(they are different questions, so please do not put reference in the end of that paper, but put the reference at the end of every questions)

Nb. This is a hypothetical (fictional) scenario for the purpose of this assignment and has been designed to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of some of the key principles we teach in this unit.

The Australian Greens have tabled a proposal for a 40% excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in parliament. The stated aim of the proposal is to reduce consumption of SSBs, which are associated with weight gain and diabetes. They have also proposed that the revenue will be used to fund social marketing for healthy foods.

Question 1: What are the policy instruments evident in the proposal, and how are they expected to effect change?

Describe the type of policy instruments proposed in the case study scenario, and explain the way they are designed to effect change (in theory).

Question 2: What are the equity considerations for policy makers with respect to this proposal?

Drawing on your understanding of equity and reading of published literature (e.g Lal et al), summarise the likely impacts on equity

Question 3: What is the potential impact of this policy proposal?

Drawing on published reviews of the evidence globally and in Australia, what is the likely impact of this policy proposal?

Question 4: Who are the stakeholders, and what are their interests?

Describe the key stakeholder groups relevant to this policy issue, and provide a summary analysis of their involvement and interest in the issue, their level of influence/power, the impact of the proposal on them, and their position in response to this proposal (Varvasovszky and Brugha 2000 Download Varvasovszky and Brugha 2000).

Question 5: What would be the key considerations for a health economic evaluation of the proposal, and why?