Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 261

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Demand Schedule for Gadgets) Look at the table Demand Schedule for Gadgets. The market for gadgets consists of two producers, Margaret and Ray. Each firm can produce gadgets at a marginal cost of $2 and no fixed cost. Suppose that these two producers have formed a cartel, agreed to split production of output evenly, and are maximizing total industry profits. Each firm's output would be _____, and each firm's profit would be _____.

• A) 500; $2,500
• B) 200; $800
• C) 1,000; $500
• D) 1,000; $10,000

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Definitions:

Flat Tax

A tax system with a constant marginal rate, usually applied to individual or corporate income, where everyone pays the same percentage regardless of income level.

Income Taxes

Taxes levied by government on individuals' or corporations' income, where the tax rates can vary depending on the income level.

Wages

Payments made to workers for their labor, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Proportional Tax

A tax that is the same percentage of the tax base regardless of the taxpayer’s income or wealth.