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List the Following Goods in Order of Increasing Price Elasticity

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List the following goods in order of increasing price elasticity of demand and explain why they are ranked that way: a first class ticket to your dream holiday destination, a two-day ferry cruise, a local bus ticket to work, hiring a sports car for a day.


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Tax Burden

The total amount of taxes paid by individuals or businesses, expressed as a share of their income or in absolute terms.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or transactions, often included in the price of the product, like gasoline or alcohol.

Tax Amount

The total sum of money required by a government from individuals or businesses as a form of revenue.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.

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