Why Do Taxes Adversely Affect the Allocation of Resources in Society

question 116

Multiple Choice

Why do taxes adversely affect the allocation of resources in society?

• A) because they do not always fall more heavily on the rich
• B) because the taxes collected are not enough to finance government spending
• C) because not everyone pays taxes
• D) because they distort prices and thus the decisions of households and firms

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