An Increase in the Excise Tax on Alcohol

question 8

Multiple Choice

An increase in the excise tax on alcohol

• A)will have no effect on alcohol consumption.
• B)will generate minimal tax revenues for the federal government.
• C)coupled with a uniform drinking age nationwide would save lives.
• D)will generate substantial revenues is demand is elastic.
• E)all of the above.

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