When a Good Is Taxed,the Burden of the Tax

question 31

Multiple Choice

When a good is taxed,the burden of the tax

• A)falls more heavily on the side of the market that is more elastic.
• B)falls more heavily on the side of the market that is more inelastic.
• C)falls more heavily on the side of the market that is closer to unit elastic.
• D)is distributed independently of relative elasticities of supply and demand.

Analyze the impact of external events on the equilibrium price and quantity in various markets.

Relate the concept of marginal product to the determination of factor prices, including rent, interest, and profit.

Understand how the supply of one factor of production can impact the earnings and productivity of other factors.

Comprehend the effects of market changes on the marginal productivity of land, labor, and capital.

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Definitions:

Townshend Duties

The Townshend Duties were a series of British taxes on colonies in America imposed in 1767 on imports such as tea, glass, and paper, which sparked widespread protests.

Lord North

was the Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782, best known for his leadership during the American Revolution and losing the American colonies for Britain.

Colonial Assemblies

Elected bodies of representatives in the American colonies that voiced local interests, passed laws, and challenged the authority of the British colonial governors.

Townshend Duties

A series of British acts passed in 1767, imposing taxes on the American colonies for imports such as tea, glass, and paper, leading to widespread protest.