Besides raising revenue, which of the following is an additional goal of excise taxes?
A) to encourage shoppers to buy products in-state
B) to reduce the need to collect personal income taxes
C) to preserve a scarce product
D) to promote competition among industries
E) to decrease consumption of a product

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Excise taxes are often used to decrease consumption of certain products, such as tobacco or alcohol, by making them more expensive.

Besides Raising Revenue, Which of the Following Is an Additional