When the Total Surplus Lost as a Result of a Tax

question 66

True/False

When the total surplus lost as a result of a tax is less than the amount of tax revenue collected by the government there is a deadweight loss.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the spreading out of capital expenses over a fixed period of time.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenues.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset since its acquisition.

Cost Basis

The original value of an asset for tax purposes, adjusted for stock splits, dividends, and return of capital distributions.