A Specific Tax of $1 Per Unit of Output Will

question 121

Multiple Choice

A specific tax of $1 per unit of output will affect a firm's

• A) average total cost, average variable cost, average fixed cost, and marginal cost.
• B) average total cost, average variable cost, and average fixed cost.
• C) average total cost, average variable cost, and marginal cost.
• D) marginal cost only.

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Definitions:

Inherently Dangerous

Activities or conditions that naturally involve a risk of injury or harm without needing negligence to be proved for liability.

Express Assumption

A clearly stated acceptance of risk or conditions as part of an agreement or contract.

Written Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is expressed in written form.

Modified Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine under tort law that allows for the plaintiff to recover damages even if they are partially at fault, but only if their responsibility is below a certain percentage.