Law, Business, and Society 9th Edition by Tony McAdams

Exercise 5

Distinguished economist Herbert Stein, perhaps best known as father of celebrity Ben Stein, said that we are desperate for cell phone conversations to ward off our loneliness:
It is the way of keeping contact with someone, anyone who will reassure you that you are not alone. You may think you are checking on your portfolio but deep down you are checking on your own existence. 75
a.Are you dependent on your cell phone
b.If so, should the government discourage that use by, for example, imposing higher taxes on cell phone purchases Explain.