Which of the Following Events Always Would Increase the Size

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events always would increase the size of the deadweight loss that arises from the tax on gasoline?

• A)The demand for gasoline becomes more inelastic.
• B)The slope of the supply curve for gasoline becomes steeper.
• C)The amount of the tax per gallon of gasoline increases.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Depreciation of Capital

This refers to the decrease in the value of physical assets over time due to use, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Wages Paid

The amount of money workers receive from employers in exchange for their labor.

Sunk Costs

Sunk costs are past expenditures that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and thus should not impact future decision-making.

Past Costs

Refers to expenses that have already occurred and cannot be recovered.