Great point related to the impact of taxes on just about everything. The fact that taxes can even alter the quantity of products is imposed t to note. supple and demand are born from the balance of cost. Deadweight losses don't just affect the consumer it also effects the producer. If there is an imbalance everything in the marketplace is off track. In your opinion, is there a single most important element (wages, interest rates, food, etc.) that is effected?