Consider a Good to Which a Per-Unit Tax Applies

question 45

Multiple Choice

Consider a good to which a per-unit tax applies.The greater the price elasticities of demand and supply for the good,the

• A)smaller the deadweight loss from the tax.
• B)greater the deadweight loss from the tax.
• C)more efficient is the tax.
• D)more equitable is the distribution of the tax burden between buyers and sellers.

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International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, which can increase market competition and lead to better product diversity and lower prices.

World Price

The global market price of a good or service when it is traded internationally.

Free Trade

The economic policy of not discriminating against imports from and exports to foreign jurisdictions, allowing goods to move across borders without regulatory or tariff barriers.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than its competitors, underpinning the rationale for international trade.