The Gasoline Tax

question 248

Multiple Choice

The gasoline tax

• A)is similar to most other taxes in that it causes deadweight losses.
• B)produces the unfortunate side-effect of making the roads more dangerous.
• C)can be viewed as a corrective tax aimed at multiple negative externalities associated with driving.
• D)can be viewed as a command-and-control policy aimed at discouraging people from driving.

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