Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About the Issues

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about the issues faced by the government when contemplating a tax?

• A) Consideration must be given to how tax rates relate to the amount actually received.
• B) Consideration must be given to how taxes influence market prices.
• C) Consideration must be given to how taxes influence equilibrium quantity.
• D) Consideration must be given to the amount of funds the government will be receiving from the transfer payments paid by the public to the government.

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Definitions:

Contingent

Reliant on another factor and not guaranteed or definitive.

Mandatory Minimum

A type of criminal sentence determined by law that establishes the minimum length of prison time that must be served for certain offenses.

Punitive Policies

Strategies or laws that are intended to punish individuals or entities for misconduct or crimes.

Truth in Sentencing

A legal principle that requires convicted individuals to serve a substantial portion of their sentence as imposed by the court, with limited possibilities for early release.