In what sense is it not a good way to raise revenue

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Question - After economic class one day, your friend suggests that taxing tobacco would be a good way to raise revenue. In what sense is taxing tobacco a "good" way to raise revenue? In what sense is it not a "good" way to raise revenue?

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