Consider the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Questions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consider the accompanying figure to answer the following questions.

-A positive externality exists and the government does not intervene.Which point best identifies the market equilibrium?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) either C or D

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Tax Rate

The tax rate is the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income, transactions, or property.

Implicit Marginal Tax Rate

Represents the rate at which an increase in income results in an increase in taxes plus the loss of government benefits, even if there's no explicit change in the tax bracket.

Government Benefits

Refers to forms of financial assistance or support provided by the government to individuals, families, or organizations, including subsidies, welfare, and social security.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed.