A government is experiencing a large budget deficit and decides to increase revenue without discouraging investment or reducing household savings. Economists recommend imposing a tax on goods whose demand is relatively inelastic because consumers are less likely to reduce their purchases despite higher prices. According to this principle, which policy would most effectively increase government revenue?
When demand for essentials is inelastic, raising indirect taxes can increase government revenue because consumption falls relatively little.
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