________ States That If Previously Existing Distortions Exist, a Distortionary

question 225

Multiple Choice

________ states that if previously existing distortions exist, a distortionary tax may actually improve efficiency.

• A) The principle of second best
• B) The rule of reverse distortion
• C) The principle of neutrality
• D) The benefits-received principle

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