Which Statement Best Describes the Flypaper Theory of Tax Incidence

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the flypaper theory of tax incidence

• A)It ignores the indirect effects of taxes.
• B)It assumes that most taxes should be "stuck on" the rich.
• C)It says that once a tax has been imposed, there is little chance of it changing, so in essence people are stuck with it.
• D)It is how taxes are described: like flies, they are everywhere and they will never go away.

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Definitions:

Cell Size

The physical dimensions of a cell, which can vary greatly among organisms and influences a cell’s function and physiology.

Mobile Elements

DNA sequences that can change their position within the genome, sometimes creating or reversing mutations and altering the cell's genetic identity.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.

dN/dS Ratio

A measure used in genetic studies to quantify the relative rate of non-synonymous (dN) to synonymous (dS) mutations, indicating selective pressure.