Which, If Any, of the Following Transactions Will Increase a Taxing

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which, if any, of the following transactions will increase a taxing jurisdiction's revenue from the ad valorem tax imposed on real estate?

• A)A resident dies and leaves his farm to his church.
• B)A large property owner issues a conservation easement as to some of her land.
• C)A tax holiday issued 10 years ago has expired.
• D)A bankrupt motel is acquired by the Red Cross and is to be used to provide housing for homeless persons.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Adverse Supply Shock

An unexpected event that suddenly decreases the supply of a product or service, resulting in increased prices and reduced quantity.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase a good, service, or asset, often influenced by supply and demand.

Short-run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a business to fully adjust to market changes.

Short-run Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy plan on selling during a specific time period at current prices.