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State governments often decide to place a "sin tax" on specific products or goods, like alcohol and tobacco. Which rationale is LEAST LIKELY to encourage governments to adopt a "sin tax"?

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sin taxes are disproportionally effects lower income groups

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The correct answer for this question is this one: "One reason is it is perceived as addictive. It also has been historically linked with narcotics, such as heroin." State governments often decide to place a "sin tax" on specific products or goods, like alcohol and tobacco.
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