A New Tax on Gasoline Causes a Reduction in the Purchase

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new tax on gasoline causes a reduction in the purchase of new vehicles with poor fuel economy.This is an example of what type of incentive?

• A) negative direct
• B) positive direct
• C) negative indirect
• D) positive indirect
• E) The tax does not provide an incentive.

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Definitions:

Acetyl Chloride

Acetyl chloride is a colorless organic compound known for its reactivity and use as an acylating agent in organic synthesis.

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid alcohol, commonly used as a solvent, in medical applications, and as a recreational beverage.

Carbon Compounds

Organic molecules that contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, or other elements.

3-Phenylpentan-3-ol

An organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a phenyl group attached to the third carbon and an alcohol group on the same carbon.