The Demand-Side Effect of a Change in Taxes Is Less

question 235

Multiple Choice

The demand-side effect of a change in taxes is less than the same sized change in government expenditure because

• A) only part of the increase in disposable income from the tax cut is spent.
• B) the amount by which taxes change is affected by the MPC.
• C) changes in government expenditure do not directly affect consumption.
• D) tax rates are the same regardless of income levels.

Understand the characteristics and implications of purely competitive market settings for firms.

Understand the concept of pure competition in market structures.

Identify the characteristics and implications of being a price taker in a purely competitive market.

Recognize the absence of product differentiation in pure competition and its significance.

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