In order to discourage consumers from eating unhealthy fast food, the government is considering placing a tax on all fast food sales. Which of the following statements is true?
A. The tax on fast food will likely increase the demand for home cooked meals.
B. The tax on fast food will likely raise considerable revenue but will be unlikely to reduce the consumption of fast food by consumers.
C. A tax on fast food will only be effective if demand is perfectly inelastic.
D. Given the numerous alternatives, consumers' demand for fast food is relatively inelastic and the tax will not likely work to discourage fast food consumption.
Answer: A
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