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The Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes an increase in taxation of alcoholic spirits, except beer and wine by 2%. - Write a 1500 word essay analyzing the impact on the groups likely to be affected and whether you think the representatives have a strong c  

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The Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes an increase in taxation of alcoholic spirits, except beer and wine by 2%. A number of protests are made from various groups, amongst which a group of local representatives from Scotland arguing that Scotland is exempt of the tax. They approach you for an informed opinion. Write a 1500 word essay analyzing the impact on the groups likely to be affected and whether you think the representatives have a strong case. Tax is a useful policy instrument used by a government and affects people's lives in many ways. This devise for the government is an efficient way to raise revenue.(David Begg, 1994.) This tax proposal put forward by the Chancellor of the Exchequer is a normative statement, prescribing a tax increase of 2% on alcoholic spirits. Controversy is expected with this proposal and this taxation is already being questioned by some Scottish people. This proposal...

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