Where Does the Majority of the Oil Imported into the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

Where does the majority of the oil imported into the United States come from?

• A) Canada
• B) the Middle East
• C) Russia
• D) China

Evaluate the effects of inelastic supply on the prices of subsidized goods and services.

Determine the implications of various tax rates (marginal, average, progressive, and regressive) on income.

Recognize the effects of progressive, proportional, and regressive taxes on different income levels.

Understand the concept and implications of the Laffer curve regarding tax rates and tax revenue.

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