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question 90

Multiple Choice

Figure 12.2 Figure 12.2 shows a demand curve and two sets of supply curves, one set more elastic than the other.
-Refer to Figure 12.2.If the government imposes an excise tax of $1.00 on every unit sold,the producer's burden of the tax

• A) is P_a - P_d under either supply curve.
• B) is P_b - P_e under either supply curve.
• C) is P_a - P_d if the supply curve is S₀ and P_b - P_e if the supply curve is S₁.
• D) is P_c - P_d if the supply curve is S₀ and P_c - P_e if the supply curve is S₁.

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Definitions:

Variable Expenses

Costs that change in direct proportion to changes in the level of activity or production volume, such as raw material costs.

Break-even Point

The point at which total revenue equals total costs, and no profit is earned or lost, often used to determine the feasibility of a business venture or product.

Unit Variable Expenses

Costs that vary directly with the production volume, calculated on a per-unit basis.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, or utilities.