An Excise Tax

question 189

Multiple Choice

An excise tax

• A) acts as a negative incentive to consume that good or service.
• B) is illegal in Florida, Georgia, and Alaska.
• C) is often used to encourage the use of a good.
• D) is a value added tax (VAT).

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