21."Okay," Senator Uncle Graft says, "you've told me which way raises the most tax revenue, but I also have to worry about votes. If about the same number of people in Wisconsin are employed in these two industries, will the tax lead to greater unemployment in one industry than in the other and so affect how my constituents vote for me?" Your answer should be:

1. No, it doesn't matter, there will be no employment consequences either way.
2. Because the demand for cigarettes is more elastic, sales will fall by a greater amount and thus fewer workers will be laid off in this industry.
3. Because the demand for cigarettes is more inelastic, sales will fall by a smaller amount and thus fewer workers will be laid off in this industry.
4. Because the demand for movies is more elastic, sales will fall by a smaller amount and thus fewer workers will be laid off in this industry.
5. Because the demand for movies is more inelastic, sales will fall by a smaller amount and thus fewer workers will be laid off in this industry.

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