A Characteristic of FICA Is That

question 15

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of FICA is that:

• A)It does not apply when one spouse works for the other spouse.
• B)It is imposed only on the employer.
• C)It provides a modest source of income in the event of loss of employment.
• D)It is administered by both state and Federal governments.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation where every good or service is produced up to the point where the last unit provides a marginal benefit to consumers equal to the marginal cost of producing it.

Market Power

The ability of a firm or group of firms to manipulate the price or supply of a good or service in the market, often by limiting availability or by altering consumer demand through control of significant portions of the market.

Cartels

associations of independent businesses formed to control production, pricing, and marketing to monopolize a market or restrict competition.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation designed to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers, preventing monopolies and other activities that restrict trade.