The air we breathe is essential, yet a tax on air is not feasible for all the following reasons except
A) a lack of public support for the tax
B) the demand for air is elastic
C) non-taxpayers could breathe
D) citizens could move away from taxed regions
E) it would require a tyrannical leader/government

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The demand for air is inelastic, not elastic, because air is a basic necessity that people cannot live without, regardless of its price.

The Air We Breathe Is Essential, Yet a Tax on Air