Consider the Laffer Curve. Why does government revenue drop to the right of T∗? (A) People work fewer hours, avoid taxes, or leave the country.

Suppose the government of Country X would like to reduce traffic congestion by imposing a per-unit tax on car sellers. а. With the aid of a well-labeled demand-and-supply diagram, explain the effects of the per-unit sales tax on the car market in Country X, and the tax incidence. b. Many car sellers complain about the heavy tax burden of the per-unit sales tax. To address the complains of the car sellers, the government of Country X proposes the tax to be levied on car buyers instead of car sellers. Under what condition will the sellers bear a larger tax burden than buyers? Explain whether the new proposal can successfully reduce the tax burden of car sellers.

The government raises taxes on cigarettes from $1 per to $2 per pack. Prior to the tax increase, 5 million packs were sold each year. The new equilibrium quantity is 4 million packs. a. If demand is elastic, an increase in the level of a tax will _______ tax revenue.  - increase, decrease or not change.    b. All other things equal, a tax on ________ (hamburgers, breakfast cereal, luxury watches, or cigerattes) would be likely to raise the greatest revenue because demand is most _________ (elastic, inelastic or unit elastic).    c. All other things equal, a tax on  ________ (hamburgers, breakfast cereal, luxury watches, or cigerattes)  would cause the greatest deadweight loss.

Suppose the government wants to maximize tax revenue. Some policymakers suggest taxingcigarettes, and some suggest taxing rich foods, like burgers and pizza. What would you recommend?Why? Defend your stance. give graph if needed