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@bchrisinger.bsky.social

New study out today on SNAP restrictions and soda (not my work). I spoke with @statnews.com to put it in context. Big finding: soda purchases declined among SNAP shoppers w/ restrictions. Equally big finding: restrictions have led to stigma; participants feel disrespected and judged. 🛟 🥗 🩺📈

statnews.comAmericans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study saysThe drop in soda purchases is meaningful, but not enormous, one of the study's authors said.

24/8/26, 1:14 pm1 repost4 likes

Ben Chrisinger

@bchrisinger.bsky.social

24 Aug

As I said to STAT, the stigma finding is concerning. Especially because economists don't have similar statistics on stigma to weigh against any projected health benefits or costs savings. So, assessments like "SNAP restrictions could save X dollars" only offer a partial accounting.

Ben Chrisinger

@bchrisinger.bsky.social

24 Aug

Here's the paper: www.nber.org/papers/w35659

nber.orgThe Effects of SNAP Sugary Drink Restrictions on Consumption and WelfareFounded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...