Evaluating a Tax Revenue Projection
A city official proposes a new 15% sales tax on all restaurant meals, to be collected from the restaurants. They argue, 'This is simple. If a meal costs $20 now, it will cost $23 after the tax, and the city will collect $3 per meal.' Critically evaluate this official's statement. Explain why their prediction for the new consumer price and the per-unit tax revenue is likely incorrect. In your answer, describe the relationship between the final price paid by the consumer, the net price received by the restaurant, and the government's per-unit tax revenue.
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