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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Introspection

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