Which of the Following Taxes Is Most Likely to Be

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxes is most likely to be shifted?

• A)a general sales tax
• B)a flat-rate state income tax
• C)a progressive federal income tax
• D)a property tax on an owner-occupied residence

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are prepared to spend on a good or service and what they end up paying.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total benefits to society from trading goods and services.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed by a government on imported goods and services to control trade volumes, protect domestic industries, or generate revenue.

Quotas

Limits set by governments on the quantity of a good that can be imported or exported within a certain time period to regulate trade.