Multiple Choice
The government is thinking about increasing the cigarette tax to raise additional revenue, rather than to discourage consumption. The tax will result in the greatest amount of tax revenue if the price elasticity of demand for cigarettes equals
A) 1.8
B) 1.4
C) 1.0
D) 0.5
Correct Answer:
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