Economy, Jobs, and You 1. If the government were to tax alcohol on volume alone we would see a rise in consumption of higher grained alchohol. People would be able to buy a less amount and reach the same effect due to a higher concentrate of ethyl alcohol. The governments' current system helps reduce drunkenness a bit because it puts a greater price tag on alcohol that is higher in potency. 2. I would believe that the …showed first 75 words of 407 total…

…showed last 75 words of 407 total…has the tobacco industry had to worry about paying out to its customers. With the fear of lawsuits the industry has begun to take further steps in protecting itself. Despite the fact of the amount of people who lose their lives, this particular drug is still readily available. Most smokers argue that they smoke because they have become addicted. I feel though that if cigarettes were not as readily available there would be less consumption.