If Taxes Rise at a Faster Rate Than Incomes, Consumers

question 242

Multiple Choice

If taxes rise at a faster rate than incomes, consumers will

• A) have less disposable income and try to economize.
• B) feel more confident in the government and therefore spend more money.
• C) use cash for purchases such as a vacation.
• D) recognize that it is the perfect opportunity to buy a car or other expensive products on credit.
• E) react by voting for all incumbent members of Congress.

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Definitions:

Consignor

The entity that owns goods but entrusts them to another (consignee) for sale, distribution, or safekeeping.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods that are considered to be the portion of a business’s assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.

Price Decline

Price decline refers to a decrease in the value or cost of an asset or commodity over a period, often influenced by market conditions or changes in supply and demand.

Write Down

The reduction in the book value of an asset when its fair market value has fallen below its current book value.