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The Government of your country wants to discourage the frequent use of alcoholic beverages, in this attempt they
decided to impose a tax on every alcoholic drink at the point of sale. What is the effect of this tax on the price and
quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed?
Select one:
O a. The price would fall and the quantity would rise.
O b. The price would rise and the quantity would fall.
O c. Both the price and the quantity would rise.
O d. Both the price and the quantity would fall.
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Transcribed Image Text:The Government of your country wants to discourage the frequent use of alcoholic beverages, in this attempt they decided to impose a tax on every alcoholic drink at the point of sale. What is the effect of this tax on the price and quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed? Select one: O a. The price would fall and the quantity would rise. O b. The price would rise and the quantity would fall. O c. Both the price and the quantity would rise. O d. Both the price and the quantity would fall. Next page IMG 7969.jpeg JPEO
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