Eco 102 H Review (Chapter 8: Application: The Costs Of Taxation)
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Questions and Answers
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Taxation is truly not necessary for a society.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
No one would deny that some level of taxation is necessary.Rate this question:
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Review (Chap 6) Who is/are worse off when a good is taxed?
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Buyers and sellers
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Buyers
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Sellers
- D.
Depends on the government
Correct Answer
A. Buyers and sellersExplanation
When a good is taxed, both buyers and sellers are worse off. This is because the tax increases the price of the good, reducing the quantity demanded by buyers and the quantity supplied by sellers. Buyers have to pay a higher price for the good, reducing their purchasing power and making them worse off. Sellers, on the other hand, receive a lower price for their goods, reducing their profits and making them worse off as well. Therefore, both buyers and sellers are negatively affected by the tax on the good.Rate this question:
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The _____ of supply and demand determines how the tax burden is distributed between producers and consumers.
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Elasticities
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Quantity
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Curve
- D.
Shifts
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A. ElasticitiesExplanation
The concept of elasticities refers to how responsive the quantity demanded or supplied is to changes in price. When it comes to determining how the tax burden is distributed between producers and consumers, the elasticities of supply and demand play a crucial role. If the demand and supply elasticities are different, the tax burden will be distributed unequally between producers and consumers. If the demand elasticity is higher than the supply elasticity, consumers will bear a larger share of the tax burden. Conversely, if the supply elasticity is higher, producers will bear a larger share. Therefore, understanding the elasticities of supply and demand is essential in determining the distribution of the tax burden.Rate this question:
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A tax on a good causes the size of the market for the good to ___.
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Shift to the left
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Die
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Increase
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Shrink
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D. ShrinkExplanation
A tax on a good causes the size of the market for the good to shrink because it increases the price of the good for consumers. As a result, consumers are less willing to purchase the good at the higher price, leading to a decrease in demand. This decrease in demand leads to a decrease in the quantity of the good bought and sold in the market, causing the market size to shrink.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The benefit of the tax revenue accrues to the government.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
not to the government but to those on whom the revenue is spent.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The ___ in total surplus that results when a tax (or swome other policy) distorts a market out-come is called the deadweight loss.
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Shift to the left
- B.
Shift to the right
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Fall
- D.
Increase
Correct Answer
C. FallExplanation
When a tax or some other policy distorts a market outcome, it creates inefficiency and reduces total surplus. This reduction in total surplus is known as deadweight loss. Therefore, the correct answer is "fall" because the deadweight loss represents a decrease in total surplus.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Because taxes distort incentives, they cause markets to allocate resources inefficiently.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Taxes create a disincentive for individuals and businesses to engage in certain economic activities by reducing the potential gain from those activities. This leads to a misallocation of resources in the market as people may choose to avoid or reduce their participation in activities that are heavily taxed. Consequently, the overall efficiency of resource allocation in the market is compromised, supporting the statement that taxes distort incentives and cause inefficient resource allocation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A deadweight loss is a loss to buyers and sellers in a market that is not offset by an increase in the government revenue.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A deadweight loss occurs when the total surplus in a market is reduced due to inefficiencies, such as taxes or market distortions. This loss is not compensated by any increase in government revenue. In other words, both buyers and sellers experience a loss in welfare that is not recovered by any gains made by the government. Therefore, the statement "A deadweight loss is a loss to buyers and sellers in a market that is not offset by an increase in the government revenue" is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Taxes causes deadweight because:
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Because it causes low-cost business to be stop
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Because it burdens the buyers and the sellers
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Basically because it increases the price of the good
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They prevent buyers and sellers from realizing some of the gains from trade
Correct Answer
D. They prevent buyers and sellers from realizing some of the gains from tradeExplanation
Taxes cause deadweight because they prevent buyers and sellers from realizing some of the gains from trade. When taxes are imposed on goods or services, it increases the price of the good, making it more expensive for buyers. This leads to a decrease in demand and quantity traded in the market. Additionally, sellers may also bear the burden of the tax, reducing their profits. As a result, both buyers and sellers are unable to fully benefit from the trade, leading to a loss in economic efficiency known as deadweight loss.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The gains from trade - the difference between buyers' value and sellers' cost - are ___ than the tax.
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Greater
- B.
Less
- C.
Equal
- D.
Slightly higher
Correct Answer
B. LessExplanation
The gains from trade refer to the benefits that buyers and sellers receive when they engage in voluntary exchange. In this context, the statement suggests that the gains from trade are less than the tax. This implies that the burden of the tax outweighs the benefits obtained from trade, resulting in a net loss for both buyers and sellers.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The deadweight loss is the _____ because the tax discourages the mutually advantageous trades.
- A.
Lost Income
- B.
Surplus Lost
- C.
Lost Revenue
- D.
Income Lost
Correct Answer
B. Surplus LostExplanation
The correct answer is "Surplus Lost" because deadweight loss refers to the reduction in economic efficiency caused by a market distortion, such as a tax. In this case, the tax discourages mutually advantageous trades, leading to a loss of surplus for both buyers and sellers. This loss of surplus is commonly referred to as surplus lost.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The greater the elasticities of supply and demand, the _____ the deadweight loss of tax.
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Steeper
- B.
Lower
- C.
Greater
- D.
Wider
Correct Answer
C. GreaterExplanation
When the elasticities of supply and demand are greater, it means that the quantity supplied and demanded are more responsive to changes in price. This implies that a tax on the good will have a larger impact on the market equilibrium, leading to a larger deadweight loss. Therefore, the correct answer is "greater".Rate this question:
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- 13.
The disagreement of economist when it comes to tax arises from:
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Their different interpretation of the supply and demand curve.
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The differences of their views about the elasticity.
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Their ethical values and cultural differences.
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Whether they specialize in macroeconomics or microeconomics.
Correct Answer
B. The differences of their views about the elasticity.Explanation
Economists disagree when it comes to tax because they have different views about the elasticity. Elasticity refers to the responsiveness of supply and demand to changes in price. Economists may have varying opinions on how elastic or inelastic certain goods or services are, which can affect their views on taxation. For example, some economists may argue that taxing certain goods with inelastic demand (such as essential goods) would be less burdensome on consumers, while others may argue that it would be unfair. These differences in views about elasticity can lead to disagreements among economists regarding tax policies.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Taxes almost always stay the same for long periods of time.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
rarelyRate this question:
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- 15.
The deadweight loss of a tax increases more rapidly than the size of the tax because:
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Area of the deadweight loss is a triangle that depends on the sides.
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It follows a parabolic graph that will never touch the x axis.
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Its area is a square so it depends on the length multiplied by the width.
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It creates a hyperbola that has its maximum at the center.
Correct Answer
A. Area of the deadweight loss is a triangle that depends on the sides.Explanation
The deadweight loss of a tax increases more rapidly than the size of the tax because the area of the deadweight loss is a triangle that depends on the sides. As the size of the tax increases, the sides of the triangle representing deadweight loss also increase, resulting in a larger area. This implies that the inefficiency caused by the tax, represented by the deadweight loss, increases at an increasing rate as the tax size increases.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What would happen if there is a very large taxation?
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No revenue would be raised
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People will still continue their work
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Inflation occurs in the society
- D.
The buyer with the highest value, and the seller with the least cost will go out from the market.
Correct Answer
A. No revenue would be raisedExplanation
If there is a very large taxation, it would discourage people from engaging in economic activities and reduce their motivation to work. As a result, there would be a decrease in productivity and economic growth. Additionally, businesses may struggle to generate profits due to the high tax burden, leading to job losses and potential closure. Consequently, the government would not be able to collect revenue from taxes as expected, resulting in no revenue being raised.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The view of Laffer and Reagan became known as:
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Demand-side economics
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Supply-side economics
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Tax-wise economics
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Tax-free economics
Correct Answer
B. Supply-side economicsExplanation
The view of Laffer and Reagan became known as supply-side economics. This theory emphasizes the importance of stimulating the supply of goods and services in order to promote economic growth. It suggests that reducing taxes and regulations on businesses and individuals will incentivize them to invest, produce more, and create jobs, leading to overall economic prosperity. This approach contrasts with demand-side economics, which focuses on stimulating consumer demand through government spending and redistribution of wealth. Tax-wise economics and tax-free economics are not accurate descriptions of Laffer and Reagan's view.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How much revenue the government gains or loses from a tax change cannot be computed just by looking at tax rates.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the revenue gained or lost from a tax change is not solely determined by tax rates. Other factors such as the base on which the tax is applied, exemptions, deductions, and taxpayer behavior also play a significant role. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately compute the government's revenue impact from a tax change by just examining tax rates.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Tax isn't the only factor that causes deadwright loss.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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