-The Preceding Table Gives Monthly Production Information for Peter's Peanuts

question 296

Multiple Choice

-The preceding table gives monthly production information for Peter's Peanuts, a firm in a perfectly competitive industry. The market price of peanuts is $2.00 per pound. If a worker costs $800 per month, how many workers will Peter employ to maximize profit?

• A) zero
• B) one
• C) two
• D) four

Recognize the principles guiding tax policy, including the ability-to-pay principle and benefits principle.

Apply knowledge of tax rates to calculate tax liability.

Evaluate the effects of tax policies on economic behavior and fairness.

Understand the historical context and arguments concerning tax policy debates.