The Cost of Producing an Additional Unit of a Good

question 66

Multiple Choice

The cost of producing an additional unit of a good or service that is borne by the producer of that good or service

• A) always equals the benefit the consumer derives from that good or service.
• B) equals the cost borne by people other than the producer.
• C) is the marginal private cost.
• D) is the external cost.
• E) is the marginal social cost.

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to tax.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Medicare Taxes

Taxes withheld from income to fund Medicare, the United States' federal healthcare program for individuals aged 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate of tax applied to your last dollar of income, representing what percentage of any additional earned income will be taken as tax.