Show-Me Data: Visualizing Missouri’s Low Gas and Tobacco Taxes

By Michael Rathbone on Dec 13, 2013

Michael Rathbone looks at using Show-Me Data to explore the lower excise taxes in Missouri on gasoline, alcohol and tobacco. These lower taxes attract customers from Missouri’s eight neighboring states. This shifting of purchases across state lines means higher tax revenues for the state of Missouri. Now, investigate the tax policies that interest you the most at Show-Me Data.

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