In the Short Run,specific Taxes on a Firm Result in

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the short run,specific taxes on a firm result in

• A)price increases that may not persist in the long run.
• B)an increase in consumer surplus because the tax permits spending in additional government services.
• C)shortages of the good being taxed.
• D)an increase in producer surplus because of the rise in price.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, functioning in the process of converting sound waves into neural signals.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a critical role in sound perception by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubular canals in the inner ear that sense the rotation of the head.

Outer Ear (Pinna)

The external portion of the ear, visible on the side of the head, which captures sound waves and directs them into the auditory canal.