You just won a contest and have been appointed City of New York Tax Commissioner (you might be asking, why did I enter such a contest? :)). Your primary goal is two fold: raise revenue and make the tax code more efficient. You have to decide which goods to tax, which goods to raise taxes on and which good to lower taxes. Consider your knowledge of elasticity, supply and demand. You need to close a $225 million budget gap for the City. 1. Alcohol, tobacco and gasoline are already heavily taxed. Should you raise these taxes? Explain your answer. 2. Medical services, electricity and fruits and vegetables are not taxed. Should you start to tax these? Explain your answer. 3. Other than what is listed above, find 3 additional goods or services you would tax to raise more revenue. Explain your answer. 4. Which 3 goods would you eliminate taxes on and why? Explain your answer. Good Luck to you Mr. or Madame Commissioner.