Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Imposition

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the imposition of a tax on gasoline?

• A)The incidence of the tax depends upon whether the buyers or the sellers are required to remit tax payments to the government.
• B)The incidence of the tax depends upon the price elasticities of demand and supply.
• C)The amount of tax revenue raised by the tax depends upon whether the buyers or the sellers are required to remit tax payments to the government.
• D)The amount of tax revenue raised by the tax does not depend upon the amount of the tax per unit.

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Definitions:

Income Tax

Tax levied by a government directly on income, especially an annual tax on personal income.

Work and Leisure

Describes the balance between the time and effort spent in gainful employment and the time spent in recreational activities or rest.

Second Best

Refers to a situation wherein the optimal condition cannot be achieved, and the best possible alternative under the given restrictions is adopted.

Previously Existing Distortions

Inefficiencies or imperfections already present in a market before a new policy or change was implemented.