Suppose the market for cigarette is competitive. An economist estimates the price elasticity of demand and supply for cigarette are -0.8 and 0.7 respectively. Suppose the government imposes a per-unit tax of $45 Some economists believe that a sales tax, in general, is undesirable. Explain. Despite this, why do most countries still impose a tax on cigarette? Explain plausible arguments.

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