Which of the following types of taxes has the greatest elasticity?

a) a gasoline tax of 20 cents per gallon sold
b) a tobacco tax of 50 cents per package sold
c) a severance tax of $1.00 per barrel of oil produced
d) a general sales tax of 6 percent on the retail purchase of taxable items
e) a property tax


Answer: D

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