Problem
In 2002, New York State raised the cigarette tax by 39¢ to $1.50 a pack. Then New York City raised the tax from 8¢ to $1.50 a pack. The total tax increased to $3 a pack, and the price of cigarettes rose to $7.50 a pack-the highest in the nation. The average income of smokers is less than that of non-smokers.
Is this tax on cigarettes a progressive, regressive, or proportional tax?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.