As Administered in Most States in the United States, the Retail

question 14

Multiple Choice

As administered in most states in the United States, the retail sales tax:

• A)has zero excess burden.
• B)distorts the choice between taxed goods and untaxed services, resulting in some efficiency loss.
• C)taxes all services.
• D)discourages saving.

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