Since 1983 the Standard Meter Has Been Defined in Terms

question 33

Multiple Choice

Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?

• A)specific alloy bar housed at Sevres,France
• B)wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
• C)distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole
• D)the distance light travels in a certain fraction of a second

Recognize the pre-tax equilibrium state of a labor market.

Determine the distribution of tax burden between firms and workers.

Understand the concept of tax incidence and how taxes can be shifted.

Examine the elasticity of labor supply and demand and its implications for tax burden.

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Definitions:

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