Why Is Price Discrimination Legal but Not Discrimination Based on Race

question 137

Multiple Choice

Why is price discrimination legal but not discrimination based on race or gender?

• A)because price discrimination increases profits and therefore tax revenues for the government, but discrimination based on race or gender reduces tax revenues
• B)because price discrimination reduces deadweight loss, but discrimination based on race or gender increases deadweight loss
• C)because price discrimination involves charging people different prices based on their willingness to pay rather than on the basis of arbitrary characteristics
• D)because price discrimination enables firms to increase output and employment, but race- or gender-based discrimination reduces employment

Recognize the impact of liabilities on working capital and liquidity.

Calculate and interpret the accounts payable turnover ratio and its implications for business operations.

Understand the FICA tax responsibilities of both the employer and the employee.

Differentiate between accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other types of current liabilities.

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Definitions:

Interest Rates

The amount charged by lenders as a percentage of the principal, or the amount earned on an investment over a specific period.

Bond Prices

The market price at which a bond is currently trading, influenced by factors such as interest rates, credit quality, and maturity date.

Call Protected

Bond during the period in which it cannot be redeemed by the issuer.

Call Provision

A feature on a bond allowing the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity date.