Figure 8-16 -Refer to Figure 8-16. Panel (A) and Panel (B) Each

question 151

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-16

-Refer to Figure 8-16. Panel (a) and Panel (b) each illustrate a $2 tax placed on a market. In comparison to Panel (b) , Panel (a) illustrates which of the following statements?

• A) When demand is relatively inelastic, the deadweight loss of a tax is smaller than when demand is relatively elastic.
• B) When demand is relatively elastic, the deadweight loss of a tax is larger than when demand is relatively inelastic.
• C) When supply is relatively inelastic, the deadweight loss of a tax is smaller than when supply is relatively elastic.
• D) When supply is relatively elastic, the deadweight loss of a tax is larger than when supply is relatively inelastid.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A graph that illustrates the highest possible production levels of two products, based on available resources and technological capabilities.

Scarcity

A basic economic challenge where human desires appear endless but the resources available are finite.

Positive Statements

Assertions about the world that are factual and can be tested for accuracy.

Normative Statements

Assertions about how the world ought to be, reflecting opinions and subjective values rather than empirical facts.