Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)In countries where there are no taxes, corporations should use debt.
• B)In countries where capital gains are taxed, investors should prefer to own stocks rather than bonds.
• C)In countries where capital gains are not taxed, equity capital costs should be high.
• D)In countries where dividends are not taxed, the investors should prefer to own bonds rather than stocks.
• E)In countries where capital gains are not taxed, investors should prefer to own stocks rather than bonds.

Understand the Laffer curve and its implications for setting tax rates.

Evaluate the impact of specific taxes on behavior and market outcomes.

Understand how the elasticity of supply and demand influences the burden of an excise tax.

Comprehend the concept of deadweight loss (excess burden) as the loss from eliminated mutually beneficial exchanges due to taxes.

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