When a Tax Is Imposed on a Good

question 327

Multiple Choice

When a tax is imposed on a good,

• A) the supply curve for the good always shifts.
• B) the demand curve for the good always shifts.
• C) the amount of the good that buyers are willing to buy at each price always remains unchanged.
• D) the equilibrium quantity of the good always decreases.

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Definitions:

Monomer Units

Small molecules that can be bonded together to form polymers.

Cationic Polymerization

A type of polymerization where a cationic initiator transfers charge to a monomer causing it to become reactive and link to other monomers.

Poly(acrylonitrile)

A synthetic polymer made by polymerizing acrylonitrile, used in the production of fibers, plastics, and rubbers due to its strength and thermal stability.

Poly (vinyl Acetate)

A polymer made by polymerizing vinyl acetate, used in adhesives, paints, and various coatings.