Figure 8-19 the Vertical Distance Between Points a and B Represents the Represents

question 20

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-19
The vertical distance between points A and B represents the original tax.
-Refer to Figure 8-19.If the government changed the per-unit tax from $5.00 to $2.50,then the price paid by buyers would be $7.50,the price received by sellers would be $5,and the quantity sold in the market would be 1.5 units.Compared to the original tax rate,this lower tax rate would

• A)increase government revenue and increase the deadweight loss from the tax.
• B)increase government revenue and decrease the deadweight loss from the tax.
• C)decrease government revenue and increase the deadweight loss from the tax.
• D)decrease government revenue and decrease the deadweight loss from the tax.

Explain the causes and implications of trends in divorce, marriage, and childbearing.

Differentiate between various family structures and their societal roles.

Analyze the influence of social forces and marriage markets on mate selection.

Discuss the historical and societal evolution of love and marriage criteria.

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