Al Believes That SUVs Have Negative Social and Environmental Effects

question 45

Multiple Choice

Al believes that SUVs have negative social and environmental effects because of their increased carbon monoxide emissions. He proposes eliminating sales taxes on smaller automobiles in favor of higher sales taxes levied on SUVs. Al performs some calculations and comes to the conclusion that based on the current number of SUVs owned in the U.S. exactly the same amount of total sales tax will be collected under his reformed system. Which of the following concepts explains why Al's idea may not work?

• A) The ability to pay principle
• B) Horizontal equity
• C) Substitution effect
• D) Vertical equity
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Inventory

Goods or materials that a business holds for the purpose of resale or production.

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account that represents insurance paid in advance, which is expensed as it is used or over time.

Accounts Payable

A liability account on a company's balance sheet representing money owed to creditors for goods and services purchased on credit.

Inventory

Items held for sale in the ordinary course of business, as well as materials and components that will be used in the production of goods to be sold.