Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
I. A $0.50 tax on each fishing lure sold raises the price per lure by $0.50.
II. A tax on sellers is equivalent to a tax on buyers.
III. A tax on buyers is analyzed by shifting the demand curve up by the amount of the tax.

• A) I and II only
• B) II and III only
• C) II only
• D) I, II, and III

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing monetary policy, supervising banks, and providing financial services.

Bill of Exchange

A written, unconditional order by one party (the drawer) to another (the drawee) to pay a certain sum, either immediately (a sight bill) or on a fixed date (a term bill), to a third party (the payee) or to bearer.

Draft

A draft refers to the compulsory enrollment of individuals into military service, or can refer to the preliminary version of a document or plan.

Payee

The person or entity to whom a check, draft, or promissory note is made payable.