Question: If an excise tax is imposed on a good that has inelastic demand (and relatively elastic supply) will it serve to deter consumption of that

  • If an excise tax is imposed on a good that has inelastic demand (and relatively elastic supply) will it serve to deter consumption of that good?
  • Which party (producer or consumer) will bear a greater tax burden when an excise tax is implemented, how is this determined?
  • Excise taxes on cigarettes are well-established policy to offset the externality of second-hand smoke and smoking related illness.Which of the following do you believe has had the biggest impact on preventing smoking:Taxes imposed on cigarettes
  • Laws regulating where smoking can occur (smoke free restaurants, campuses, etc.)
  • Informational campaigns highlighting smoking risks
  • Do you believe that taxes should be imposed on "unhealthy" foods to attempt to curb the obesity problem in America, why or why not?

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