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Suppose the Government Is Attempting to Discourage Consumption of Two

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Suppose the government is attempting to discourage consumption of two goods: Good X and Good Y. Good X has a very elastic demand and Good Y has a very inelastic demand. The government plans to implement a tax on the suppliers of both goods. If the elasticity of supply for both goods is perfectly elastic, which tax will be more effective at reducing consumption and why?


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