Assume That for Good X the Supply Curve for a Good

question 54

Multiple Choice

Assume that for good X the supply curve for a good is a typical,upward-sloping straight line,and the demand curve is a typical downward-sloping straight line.If the good is taxed,and the tax is doubled,the

• A)base of the triangle that represents the deadweight loss doubles.
• B)height of the triangle that represents the deadweight loss doubles.
• C)deadweight loss of the tax quadruples.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process by which a business evaluates and selects long-term investments that are worth more than the cash they cost.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have been incurred and cannot be recovered, not affecting future business decisions.

Tax Liability

The amount of taxation that a business or individual owes to a taxing authority, typically calculated based on income or transactions.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in accounting for depreciation calculations.