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In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

protect manufacturers of specific products.
encourage the use of specific products.
discourage the use of specific products.
protect consumers from specific products.

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discourage the use of specific products.

(Excise taxes — "sin taxes" on tobacco, alcohol, gasoline — are often used to reduce consumption or internalize external costs, in addition to raising revenue.)