Determining Who Actually Pays the Cost Imposed by a Tax

question 96

Multiple Choice

Determining who actually pays the cost imposed by a tax is the study of:

• A)public interest theory.
• B)rational choice theory.
• C)tax incidence.
• D)budget analysis.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost (MC)

The rise in overall expenses linked to the production of an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Variable Cost (AVC)

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, measuring the variable cost per unit.

Average Total Costs (ATC)

The per-unit total cost (including both fixed and variable costs) of producing a good or offering a service.

Manufacturing Firm

A company involved in the conversion of raw materials into finished goods through the use of equipment and processes.