In 1920 a Constitutional Amendment Was Passed That Outlawed the Production

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Essay

In 1920 a constitutional amendment was passed that outlawed the production, sale, purchase, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. "Prohibition" encouraged bootlegging and black markets for whiskey, wine, and beer. The amendment was eventually repealed in 1933. In 1920, what alternative economic policy was available to the government as a means of reducing alcohol consumption nationwide?

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Definitions:

Market Supply And Demand

The economic model that explains the interaction between the supply of goods and services and the demand for them, determining their market prices.

Marginal Cost

A rise in the cumulative expenses associated with the production of an extra unit.

Economic Rent

Extra income earned by a factor of production due to its limited supply or unique properties, over and above its opportunity cost.

Output Tax

A tax levied on the quantity of production or output generated by a company, as opposed to income or profit.