The Maximum Amount of Tax Revenue Is Generated When the Good

question 174

Multiple Choice

The maximum amount of tax revenue is generated when the good being taxed has a

• A) somewhat elastic demand.
• B) perfectly elastic demand.
• C) somewhat inelastic demand.
• D) perfectly inelastic demand.
• E) decreasing demand over time.

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