When Taxes Alter Individual Behavior as People Attempt to Avoid

question 54

Multiple Choice

When taxes alter individual behavior as people attempt to avoid the tax, efficiency

• A)losses are probable.
• B)gains are possible.
• C)gains are impossible.
• D)losses are impossible.

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Definitions:

Tax Incidence

The study of the effect of a particular tax on the distribution of economic welfare, focusing on who ultimately pays the tax (the burden of the tax).

Consumers

Individuals or groups that purchase goods and services for personal use and are the end users in the distribution chain.

Tax Incidence

Examining how a specific tax impacts the allocation of economic well-being among different stakeholders.

Producers

Individuals or businesses involved in the creation of goods or services intended for distribution and sale.