An Increased Government Excise Tax on Liquor Will NOT Affect

question 5

Multiple Choice

An increased government excise tax on liquor will NOT affect liquor consumption if:

• A)the demand for liquor is perfectly elastic.
• B)consumer tastes change.
• C)the demand for liquor is perfectly inelastic.
• D)liquor production becomes more expensive.
• E)the supply of liquor is perfectly elastic.

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