Taxes Create Deadweight Losses Because They

question 254

Multiple Choice

Taxes create deadweight losses because they

• A) reduce profits of firms.
• B) distort incentives.
• C) cause prices to rise.
• D) create revenue for the government.

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Definitions:

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation that arises from external rewards or consequences rather than from the enjoyment of the task itself.

Peak Experience

A moment of intense joy, creativity, or satisfaction, often leading to a feeling of transcendence.

Self-Determination Theory

A psychological theory focused on motivation, proposing that people have innate psychological needs that are the basis for self-motivation and personality integration.

Innate Tendency

Natural instincts or inclinations present at birth and not acquired through learning.