The gasoline tax

a. is similar to most other taxes in that it causes deadweight losses.
b. produces the unfortunate side-effect of making the roads more dangerous.
c. can be viewed as a corrective tax aimed at multiple negative externalities associated with driving.
d. can be viewed as a command-and-control policy aimed at discouraging people from driving.

c

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