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The government gains revenue by imposing a sales tax. Who stands to lose the most, the consumer or the producer, or both?
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Sales tax is a tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. When a consumer buys a product, they pay the sales price plus the sales tax. This tax is collected by the retailer and then passed on to the government. Show more…
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