Suppose That in Horsehead, Massachusetts, the Cost of Operating a Lobster

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in Horsehead, Massachusetts, the cost of operating a lobster boat is $4,000 per month.Suppose that if x lobster boats operate in the bay, the total monthly revenue from lobster boats in the bay is $1,000(28x - x²) .If there are no restrictions on entry and new boats come into the bay until there is no profit to be made by a new entrant, then the number of boats who enter will be X₁.If the number of boats that operate in the bay is regulated to maximize total profits, the number of boats in the bay will be X₂.

• A)X₁ = 24 and X₂ =24.
• B)X₁ = 28 and X₂ = 16.
• C)X₁ = 24 and X₂ = 12.
• D)X₁ = 12 and X₂ = 10.
• E)None of the above.

Recognize the regressive nature of certain taxes and why.

Understand the basis of the benefits-received principle of taxation and the ability-to-pay principle.

Understand the changes in government spending and tax structure from 1960 to 2018.

Grasp the concept of deficit spending and its impact on national debt.

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