The Sales Tax

question 63

Multiple Choice

The sales tax

• A)is consistent with the benefits-received principle because low-income individuals spend less on goods and services than do high-income people.
• B)is not consistent with the ability-to-pay principle because low-income individuals tend to spend a larger fraction of their income than do high-income individuals.
• C)is not consistent with the ability-to-pay principle because low-income individuals tend to purchase a smaller bundle of goods and services compared to high-income individuals.
• D)is not consistent with the benefits-received principle because low-income individuals spend less on goods and services than do high-income individuals, yet pay the same sales tax rate.

Understand the concept of net present value (NPV) in relation to financial break-even.

Assess how changes in production processes impact break-even points.

Interpret the relationship between production volume and fixed costs.

Comprehend the role of variable costs in project evaluation.

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