Governments often adopt certain policies in order to promote efficiency in society. For each of the following policies, determine what the incentive is and what behavior the government wishes to promote. In each case, why do you think the market is inefficient and why the government might wish to change people’s behavior, rather than allow their actions to be solely determined by individual choice? A tax of $5 per pack is imposed on cigarettes.

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