Governments impose which of the following to help pay for the consequences of using a particular product?

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Consumption taxes, such as excise taxes, are specifically imposed on goods or services that have negative externalities, such as tobacco or alcohol, to help pay for the costs or consequences associated with their use. Income taxes, property taxes, and value-added taxes are not necessarily tied to the use of a particular product or service.

Governments Impose Which of the Following to Help Pay for the Consequences