The greater the price elasticity of supply and demand, the more the market volume decreases when excise tax is imposed. Therefore, the net economic loss is large, and the one with less price elasticity among consumers and suppliers is relatively pay less tax

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The greater the price elasticity of supply and demand, the more the market volume decreases when excise tax is imposed. Therefore, the net economic loss is large, and the one with less price elasticity among consumers and suppliers is relatively pay less tax

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