Government Revenue from an Excise Tax of a Given Amount

question 1

True/False

Government revenue from an excise tax of a given amount is greater when demand is relatively inelastic than when it is relatively elastic.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks individuals' or consumers' preferences for a set of goods or services, indicating satisfaction levels.

Reservation Price

The maximum or minimum price a buyer is willing to accept or pay for a good or service.

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Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a set of goods or outcomes provides satisfaction or utility to an individual.