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Which of the following do you think are good markets for die government to tax if the goal is to boost tax revenue? Which will lead to the least amount of deadweight loss? Why? a. luxury yachts b. alcohol c. motor homes d. cigarettes e. gasoline f. pizza

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Exploring Economics

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Robert L. Sexton
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ISBN: 9781544336329
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Exploring Economics

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Robert L. Sexton
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
ISBN: 9781544336329

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Which of the following do you think are good markets for die government to tax if the goal is to boost tax revenue? Which will lead to the least amount of deadweight loss? Why?

a. luxury yachts
b. alcohol

c. motor homes
d. cigarettes
e. gasoline
f. pizza

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