Economists Generally Agree That the Most Important Tax in the U.S.economy

question 34

Multiple Choice

Economists generally agree that the most important tax in the U.S.economy is the

• A)investment tax.
• B)sales tax.
• C)property tax.
• D)labor tax.

Grasp the basics of supply, demand, and price elasticity.

Understand the impact of substitute goods on market demand.

Explain consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market transaction.

Recognize the role of competitive markets and the principle of the invisible hand in promoting efficient resource use.

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