Suppose Two Economists Disagree About Whether a Particular Tax Cut

question 39

Multiple Choice

Suppose two economists disagree about whether a particular tax cut is a good policy. The economist supporting the cut believes that it will increase economic growth. The other economist opposes it because he thinks it will have no effect on growth. The source of their disagreement in this case is most likely due to different:

• A) value judgments.
• B) interpretations of empirical evidence.
• C) interpretation of Pareto optimality.
• D) levels of coldheartedness.

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Definitions:

Constant Returns To Scale

A situation in which increasing all inputs by a certain factor leads to an increase in output by the same factor, indicating proportionate scaling in production.

Production

This refers to the process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, materials, and technology.

Cost

The monetary value required to produce or acquire goods or services.

Competitive Firm

An individual company operating in a competitive market, where it has little to no control over the market price of its goods or services, and must accept the market price as given.