Is It Possible to Design a Tax That Does All

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Essay

Is it possible to design a tax that does all of the following: i)leaves behaviour unchanged so that the quantity demanded of goods and services does not change, ii)creates no excess burden, iii)is not regressive, and iv)is welfare enhancing?

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Definitions:

Urinary Output

The volume of urine produced and eliminated by the kidneys in a specific time period, typically measured in a medical context to assess kidney health or fluid balance.

Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome

A kidney disorder causing significant loss of proteins in the urine, leading to swelling and minimal change seen in kidney tissues.

Corticosteroids

Are a class of steroid hormones that are used in medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and allergies.

Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome

A kidney disorder mostly seen in children that leads to significant proteinuria, swelling, and risk of infection, but with minimal changes seen in kidney tissue under a microscope.