In the Market for Widgets,the Supply Curve Is the Typical

question 205

Multiple Choice

In the market for widgets,the supply curve is the typical upward-sloping straight line,and the demand curve is the typical downward-sloping straight line.The equilibrium quantity in the market for widgets is 200 per month when there is no tax.Then a tax of $5 per widget is imposed.The price paid by buyers increases by $2 and the after-tax price received by sellers falls by $3.The government is able to raise $750 per month in revenue from the tax.The deadweight loss from the tax is

• A)$250.
• B)$125.
• C)$75.
• D)$50.

Comprehend the justification, principles, and effects of various taxation systems.

Analyze the role of market activity in comparison to government activity.

Understand the concept of tax incidence and its implications.

Recognize different principles of taxation and their real-world applications.

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