An Exception to the General Decline of Infectious Diseases in the United

question 32

Multiple Choice

An exception to the general decline of infectious diseases in the United States is the increase in ______ after 1960.

• A)cancer
• B)obesity
• C)flu
• D)sexually transmitted diseases

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Definitions:

Tax Incidence

Examining how a specific tax impacts the allocation of economic well-being among different stakeholders.

Producers

Individuals or businesses involved in the creation of goods or services intended for distribution and sale.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency that happens when the balance between supply and demand for a good or service isn't met or can't be met.

Tax

A mandatory monetary fee or tax levied by the government on people or organizations to support government spending.