Demand curve happens to be price inelastic

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1) Why do you think that whenever the government wants to increase their revenue they usually decide to increase the tax on items such as gas, tobacco products and/or alcohol?

2) Why is it unlikely that a firm would sell at a price where its demand curve happens to be price inelastic?

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