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none Order Description Assessment item 1 Assignment 1 Value: 10% Due date: 08-Aug-2016 Return date: 29-Aug-2016 Length: Approximately 1000 words Submission method options Alternative submission method Task Assignment 1 consists of two problem questions (worth 5 marks each) based on text material. Text material which may be relevant to this question may be drawn primarily from any of Text chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4. Answer the following: Question 1 (5 marks) You have been employed as an economist to advise the Department of Health and the federal government about the following issue. The minister has argued that raising the tax on alcohol is the most effective way to reduce alcohol abuse in our society. Do you agree or disagree? Explain why or why not. Question 2 (5 marks) Explain the difference between comparative advantage and absolute advantage.