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The State of Florida Is Considering Putting an Excise Tax

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The state of Florida is considering putting an excise tax on either good X or good Y. An economist discovers the supply of good X is more elastic than the supply of good Y, while the demand elasticities are identical. Which good should Florida tax in order to minimize the deadweight loss of the tax?


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Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance but possesses value, such as intellectual property, brand recognition, or goodwill.

Dividends Per Share

The amount of dividend a company pays out to each shareholder for each share they own, indicating the dividend payout per individual share.

Net Income

The net earnings of a company resulting from subtracting all costs and taxes from its overall revenue.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares that are owned by shareholders, including both public and private entities, available in the market.

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