What Is a Red Herring

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is a red herring?

• A)Claiming the truth of the very matter in question,as if it were already an obvious conclusion.
• B)Appeals to a common belief of some people,often prejudicial,and states everyone holds this belief.
• C)Stating that someone's argument is wrong solely because of something about the person rather than about the argument itself.
• D)Any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue,particularly by relating the issue to a common fear.
• E)A weak argument set up to easily refute and distract attention from stronger arguments.

Understand the concept of value-added tax (VAT) and its application.

Analyze the impact of taxes on market transactions and the economic decision-making of individuals.

Evaluate the effects of taxation on saving and spending behaviors.

Understand the administrative burden of taxes and its implications for taxpayers and the economy.