Which of the Following Mass Extinctions Is Correctly Matched with the Date

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mass extinctions is correctly matched with the date of the extinction?

• A)Silurian-445.2 mya
• B)Devonian-443.7 mya
• C)Cretaceous-65.5 mya
• D)Triassic-251 mya

Examine the impact of taxes on consumer surplus and market efficiency.

Understand the concepts of neutral and nonneutral taxes and their implications on economic decisions.

Grasp the principle of second best and how it applies to taxation policies.

Recognize the influence of tax elasticity on tax distortion and excess burden.

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