Excess Burden Is the

question 86

Multiple Choice

Excess burden is the

• A) ultimate distribution of a tax.
• B) shifting of the tax from one burden to another.
• C) amount by which the burden of a tax exceeds the total revenue collected.
• D) differential impact the tax has on high-and low-income groups.

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Definitions:

Macrophages

Large white blood cells in the immune system that engulf and digest pathogens and dead cells, part of the body's defense mechanism.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that can cause disease in another organism, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Afferent Lymphatic Vessel

Vessels that carry lymph fluid towards lymph nodes, allowing for the filtration of harmful substances from the body.

Efferent Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels that carry lymph away from the lymph nodes towards the venous system.