State and Local Politicians Tend to Apply New and Increased

question 53

True/False

State and local politicians tend to apply new and increased taxes to taxpayers who are visitors to the jurisdiction, such as a tax on auto rentals, because the taxpayer cannot vote to reelect the lawmaker.

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Commons Dilemma

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Public Goods Dilemma

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