If There Is a Good That Is Consumed Almost Entirely

question 138

Multiple Choice

If there is a good that is consumed almost entirely by the elderly, an aging of the overall population would

• A)move its demand curve to the right.
• B)move its demand curve to the left.
• C)cause a movement along the demand curve to a (higher price, lower quantity)point.
• D)cause a movement along the demand curve to a (lower price, higher quantity)point.

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Definitions:

Progressive

relates to a taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable base amount increases, often aimed at redistributing income to achieve a more equitable society.

Corporate Income Tax

A tax imposed on the net income of corporations, calculated on the basis of the business's profit, contributing to government revenues.

Defense Spending

Expenditures by a government on military and defense-related activities to maintain national security.

Federal Budget Deficit

The financial situation where the government's expenditures exceed its revenues, resulting in the need to borrow money to cover the shortfall.