A Tax That Creates an Excess Burden May Nevertheless Improve

question 34

Multiple Choice

A tax that creates an excess burden may nevertheless improve efficiency if

• A)consumption of the good has been generating beneficial externalities.
• B)consumption of the good has been generating no externalities.
• C)consumption of the good has been generating detrimental externalities.
• D)the good has been supplied by a monopolist.

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Definitions:

Subordinated Debt

A class of debt that is ranked below other debts with regard to claims on assets or earnings in the event of a liquidation of the issuer.

Payment Of Principal

The act of paying back the original amount borrowed in a loan, separate from interest payments.

Lower In Priority

A status indicating lesser importance or urgency in comparison to other items or tasks.

Convertible Bond

A bond that can be converted into a specified number of shares of stock at the owner’s discretion.