2006-10-22 08:51:56 · 8 answers · asked by oska 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Two reasons: the most important being: the price elasticity of demand for alcohol is very low. i.e. the demand of alcohol is not very much affected by an increased price due to tax. This make it ideal for the government to earn lots of money.
Second reason: To deter people from drinking, or to pretend that thats the reason
2006-10-22 09:01:37 · answer #1 · answered by Typhoon_ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the government hasn't figured out how to tax air.
Yet.
2006-10-22 11:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a luxury tax
2006-10-22 08:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything the public loves or enjoys the govt will tax it too much money to be had there sucks.thet sure get alot of my money,cant have nothing.
2006-10-22 09:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by switchplate2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because we have this thing about taxing things that everybody likes, but which are supposed to be "bad for us" - except, of course, for gasoline.
2006-10-22 08:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is considered a luxury item, one that the govt knows we dont need, but will pay for anyway..
2006-10-22 08:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So the goverment can get some money.
2006-10-22 08:53:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it biologically OBVIOUS?? The government is GREEDY!!
2006-10-22 08:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋