Taxes on sales of liquor, tobacco, and tires are examples of

A. direct taxes.
B. excise taxes.
C. progressive taxation.
D. loopholes.


Answer: B

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A. right-to-work B. open shop C. union shop D. closed shop

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A) changes in demand. B) how responsive market prices are to a change in demand. C) how responsive consumers are to a change in price. D) how responsive consumers are to a change in income.

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