Seven Years Ago, Eleanor Transferred Property She Had Used in Her

question 21

Multiple Choice

Seven years ago, Eleanor transferred property she had used in her sole proprietorship to Blue Corporation for 2,000 shares of Blue Corporation in a transaction that qualified under § 351. The assets had a tax basis to her of $400,000 and a fair market value of $700,000 on the date of the transfer. In the current year, Blue Corporation (E & P of $1 million) redeems 600 shares from Eleanor for $260,000 in a transaction that qualifies for sale or exchange treatment. With respect to the redemption, Eleanor will have a:

• A) $140,000 dividend.
• B) $260,000 dividend.
• C) $140,000 capital gain.
• D) $260,000 capital gain.
• E) None of the above.

Recognize the outcomes of government intervention in the form of quotas and price controls and their impact on supply and demand.

Analyze the implications of quotas and price ceilings/floors on surplus, shortage, and market inefficiencies.

Illustrate the concept of deadweight loss and its relation to market interventions such as quotas and price controls.

Identify the role of minimum wages as a form of price floor and its impact on employment and market dynamics.