Mankiw Argues That a Primary Difference Between Taxing Products Like

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Multiple Choice

Mankiw argues that a primary difference between taxing products like gasoline and taxing soda and other sugary drinks is that

• A)consumption of gasoline causes negative externalities on society while consumption of soda affects the consumer.
• B)the government can generate significant revenue from the gas tax but not from a soda tax.
• C)gasoline has inelastic demand but soda has elastic demand.
• D)Both a and c are correct.

Recognize significant figures and documents in the establishment of colonial policies.

Analyze the evolution and impact of slave codes on racial identity and social hierarchies.

Differentiate between the treatment and rights of slaves in different English colonies.

Examine the economic, social, and legal factors contributing to the institutionalization of slavery in colonial America.

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