The Inefficiency of Taxation Means That Imposing a Tax on a Good

question 33

Multiple Choice

The inefficiency of taxation means that imposing a tax on a good or service typically

• A) reduces the amount produced.
• B) increases the amount produced.
• C) causes backlogs and surpluses.
• D) increases costs across the board.

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