Beef production is known to generate a lot of methane (from the digestive system of cattle), which is harmful to the environment. If the government levies an environmental tax on beef discuss how it would affect income distribution.

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Beef production is known to generate a lot of methane (from the digestive system of cattle), which is harmful to the environment. If the government levies an environmental tax on beef discuss how it would affect income distribution.

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