AP MicroeconomicsSupply & Demand
Excise Tax
An excise tax is a tax levied on the production or sale of a specific good or service.
Excise taxes are typically applied to goods with negative externalities, like cigarettes or alcohol, to discourage consumption and raise revenue. They shift the supply curve upward by the amount of the tax.
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