Multiple Choice
Other things equal, for a given tax, if the demand curve is more elastic,
A) the greater the tax revenue raised and the greater the deadweight cost of the tax.
B) the greater the tax revenue raised and the smaller the deadweight cost of the tax.
C) the less the tax revenue raised and the greater the deadweight cost of the tax.
D) the less the tax revenue raised and the smaller the deadweight cost of the tax.
Correct Answer:

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