Figure 8-22 -Refer to Figure 8-22.Suppose the Government Initially Imposes a $3

question 8

Multiple Choice

Figure 8-22
-Refer to Figure 8-22.Suppose the government initially imposes a $3 per-unit tax on this good.Now suppose the government is deciding whether to lower the tax to $1.50 or raise it to $4.50.Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Compared to the original tax,the larger tax will decrease tax revenue.
• B)Compared to the original tax,the smaller tax will decrease deadweight loss.
• C)Compared to the original tax,the smaller tax will decrease tax revenue.
• D)Compared to the original tax,the larger tax will increase deadweight loss.

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