How much they walk on the sidewalk

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Question: A local government is considering ways to raise taxes to pay for making sidewalks. One prominent citizen suggests taxing people based on how much they walk on the sidewalk, measured in yards each day. Explain why, despite its apparent fairness, this tax is likely very inefficient.

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