List and Explain the Four Key Assumptions in the Theory

question 245

Essay

List and explain the four key assumptions in the theory of public choice.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one input (e.g., plant size, technology) is fixed, and firms can adjust only the variable inputs (e.g., labor).

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities, often included in the price of items like gasoline, alcohol, and tobacco.

Tax Wedge

The difference between the amount a buyer pays and the amount a seller receives for a good or service due to taxation.

Sellers

Individuals or entities that offer goods or services for sale in the market.