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question 138

Short Answer

Figure 33-12
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-Refer to Figure 33-12. Suppose the economy starts at P₃ and Y₂. If there is a decrease in government purchases, identify the price and output levels that the economy would move to in the short run.

Understand the economic effects of taxes and tariffs on domestic and international markets.

Analyze the distribution of tax burdens between consumers and producers.

Evaluate the welfare outcomes of import quotas versus tariffs.

Predict the market responses to government-imposed taxes and quotas, including shifts in supply and demand curves.

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