>>1557915That's my question. But it's not just groceries, especially as some localities exclude food. Wealthy people are more likely to buy a $2000 TV and other luxury goods. I'm just curious what the relationship is. I had a hard time finding any detailed research into the subject. I found this paper, but it's not very substantive and I'd be interested in empirical research into the subject.
>>1557916There's no need for vapid name calling. I'm simply trying to have some discussion on the topic as most commentary I see about it resorts to simplistic hypotheticals with flawed assumptions and appeals to "common sense." I never even challenged that it was regressive, just questioned exactly how regressive it was. And I was mostly interested if anyone knew of any substantial research into the subject.
https://www.bakerinstitute.org/media/files/files/682037c3/BI-Brief-113017-CPF_ConsumptionTax.pdf 