In the Absence of Taxes, Carlos Would Prefer to Purchase

question 190

Multiple Choice

In the absence of taxes, Carlos would prefer to purchase a large fishing boat with a 75 hp motor. The government has recently decided to place a tax on boats with 75 hp motors or higher. If Carlos decides to purchase a smaller boat with a 50 hp motor as a result of the tax, which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Other people who choose to purchase large boats will incur the cost of the deadweight loss of the tax.
• B)There are no deadweight losses as long as some people still choose to purchase large boats.
• C)The deadweight loss will decrease as a result of an increases in Carlos's consumer surplus.
• D)Carlos is worse off, and his loss of welfare is part of the deadweight loss of the tax.

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Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The total expense incurred to produce goods within a specified period, including materials, labor, and overhead.