In Addition to Tax Payments, the Two Other Primary Costs

question 101

Multiple Choice

In addition to tax payments, the two other primary costs that a tax system inevitably imposes on taxpayers are

• A)deadweight losses and administrative burdens.
• B)deadweight losses and frustration with the political system.
• C)administrative burdens and tax-preparation costs.
• D)administrative burdens and the risk of punishment for failure to comply with tax laws.

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Definitions:

Expenditure Curves

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Monopsony Power

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Price

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Good

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