When a Tax Is Imposed on Buyers, Consumer Surplus and Producer

question 90

True/False

When a tax is imposed on buyers, consumer surplus and producer surplus both decrease.

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Definitions:

Monetarists

Economists who theorize that alterations in the money supply have a major influence on the national output in the short run and affect price levels over more prolonged periods.

Rational Expectationists

Economists who argue that individuals make decisions based on their rational outlook, available information, and past experiences.

International Capital Flows

The movement of money for the purpose of investment, trade, or business production across international borders.

Central Bank

A bank whose chief function is the control of the nation’s money supply.