A Lump-Sum Tax

question 149

Multiple Choice

A lump-sum tax:

• A) charges the same amount to each taxpayer, regardless of economic behavior or circumstances.
• B) refers to annual, rather than quarterly tax payments throughout the year.
• C) is tied to spending habits, not income levels.
• D) is tied to income levels, not spending habits.

Understand and calculate the elasticity of demand and supply and its implications on market behavior.

Analyze the impact of external changes to demand or supply, such as changes in consumer preferences or technological improvements.

Understand the relationship between the elasticity of supply and demand and tax incidence.

Calculate and analyze deadweight loss resulting from taxes and how it affects overall market efficiency.

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