Just like a Dad tax, government taxation can inspire behaviour changes — both good and bad

2026-03-10 - 10:13

I used to impose what my kids jokingly called the “Dad tax” when they were younger. If we went out for dinner and they ordered something that looked particularly appealing, I would demand a small sample as my tax for paying the bill. Over time, they figured out how to avoid the tax by ordering things they knew I wouldn’t want. In other words, their behaviour changed. Read More