Question 1

Figure 8-9
The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-9.The loss of consumer surplus as a result of the tax is

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A)  $2,000.
B)  $4,000.
C)  $6,000.
D)  $8,000.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When the price of a good is measured in dollars,then the size of the deadweight loss that results from taxing that good is measured in

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A)  units of the good that is being taxed.
B)  units of a related good that is not being taxed.
C)  dollars.
D)  percentage change.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Suppose a tax is imposed on each new hearing aid that is sold.The supply curve is a typical upward-sloping straight line,and the demand curve is a typical downward-sloping straight line.As a result of the tax,the equilibrium quantity of hearing aids decreases from 10,000 to 9,000,and the deadweight loss of the tax is $60,000.We can conclude that the tax on each hearing aid is

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A)  $60.
B)  $120.
C)  $160.
D)  $200.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

For a good that is taxed,the area on the relevant supply-and-demand graph that represents government's tax revenue is a

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A)  triangle.
B)  rectangle.
C)  trapezoid.
D)  None of the above is correct;government's tax revenue is the area between the supply and demand curves,above the horizontal axis,and below the effective price to buyers.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Figure 8-1 
-Refer to Figure 8-1.Suppose the government imposes a tax of P' - P'''.The deadweight loss due to the tax is measured by the area

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A)  J+K+L+M.
B)  J+K+L+M+N.
C)  I+Y.
D)  I+Y+B.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Figure 8-7
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-7.As a result of the tax,buyers effectively pay

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A)  $32 for each unit of the good,and sellers effectively receive $24 for each unit of the good.
B)  $32 for each unit of the good,and sellers effectively receive $16 for each unit of the good.
C)  $24 for each unit of the good,and sellers effectively receive $16 for each unit of the good.
D)  $28 for each unit of the good,and sellers effectively receive $20 for each unit of the good.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

When a tax is levied on a good,

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A)  government collects revenues which might justify the loss in total welfare.
B)  there is a decrease in the quantity of the good bought and sold in the market.
C)  a wedge is placed between the price buyers pay and the price sellers effectively receive.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Tom walks Bethany's dog once a day for $50 per week.Bethany values this service at $60 per week,while the opportunity cost of Tom's time is $30 per week.The government places a tax of $35 per week on dog walkers.Before the tax,what is the total surplus?

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A)  $60
B)  $50
C)  $30
D)  $25E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Figure 8-2
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-2.The per-unit burden of the tax on buyers is

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A)  $2.
B)  $3.
C)  $4.
D)  $5.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The benefit to sellers of participating in a market is measured by the

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A)  amount of taxes collected on sales of the good.
B)  producer surplus.
C)  amount sellers receive for their product.
D)  sellers' willingness to sell.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Deadweight loss measures the loss

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A)  in a market to buyers and sellers that is not offset by an increase in government revenue.
B)  in revenue to the government when buyers choose to buy less of the product because of the tax.
C)  of equality in a market due to government intervention.
D)  of total revenue to business firms due to the price wedge caused by the tax.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

When a tax is imposed on a good,the

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A)  supply curve for the good always shifts.
B)  demand curve for the good always shifts.
C)  amount of the good that buyers are willing to buy at each price always remains unchanged.
D)  equilibrium quantity of the good always decreases.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Figure 8-6
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-6.Without a tax,the equilibrium price and quantity are

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A)  $16 and 300.
B)  $10 and 600.
C)  $10 and 300.
D)  $6 and 300.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Figure 8-9
The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-9.The producer surplus without the tax is

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A)  $3,000.
B)  $8,000.
C)  $12,000.
D)  $24,000.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Taxes cause deadweight losses because taxes

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A)  reduce the sum of producer and consumer surpluses by more than the amount of tax revenue.
B)  prevent buyers and sellers from realizing some of the gains from trade.
C)  cause marginal buyers and marginal sellers to leave the market,causing the quantity sold to fall.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Figure 8-13 
-Refer to Figure 8-13.Suppose the government places a $5 per-unit tax on this good.The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is

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A)  $1.
B)  $2.
C)  $3.
D)  $5.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Figure 8-10 
-Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The price that sellers receive is

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A)  P0.
B)  P2.
C)  P5.
D)  P8.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Scenario 8-1
Erin would be willing to pay as much as $100 per week to have her house cleaned.Ernesto's opportunity cost of cleaning Erin's house is $70 per week.
-Refer to Scenario 8-1.If Erin pays Ernesto $90 to clean her house,Erin's consumer surplus is

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A)  $80.
B)  $30.
C)  $20.
D)  $10.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Figure 8-10 
-Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The tax revenue is

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A)  (P0-P2) x Q2.
B)  (P2-P8) x Q2.
C)  (P2-P5) x Q5.
D)  (P5-P8) x Q5.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A tax on a good

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A)  gives buyers an incentive to buy less of the good than they otherwise would buy.
B)  gives sellers an incentive to produce more of the good than they otherwise would produce.
C)  creates a benefit to the government,the size of which exceeds the loss in surplus to buyers and sellers.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Application the Cost of Taxation: The Deadweight Loss of Taxation

Figure 8-6 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-6.Without a tax,the equilibrium price and quantity are

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The benefit to sellers of participating in a market is measured by the

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Scenario 8-1 Erin would be willing to pay as much as $100 per week to have her house cleaned.Ernesto's opportunity cost of cleaning Erin's house is $70 per week. -Refer to Scenario 8-1.If Erin pays Ernesto $90 to clean her house,Erin's consumer surplus is

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Figure 8-9 The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-9.The loss of consumer surplus as a result of the tax is

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Taxes cause deadweight losses because taxes

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When the price of a good is measured in dollars,then the size of the deadweight loss that results from taxing that good is measured in

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Figure 8-2 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-2.The per-unit burden of the tax on buyers is

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Deadweight loss measures the loss

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When a tax is levied on a good,

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When a tax is imposed on a good,the

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Figure 8-9 The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-9.The producer surplus without the tax is

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Figure 8-1 -Refer to Figure 8-1.Suppose the government imposes a tax of P' - P'''.The deadweight loss due to the tax is measured by the area

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Figure 8-13 -Refer to Figure 8-13.Suppose the government places a $5 per-unit tax on this good.The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is

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A tax on a good

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Figure 8-7 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-7.As a result of the tax,buyers effectively pay

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Figure 8-10 -Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The price that sellers receive is

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For a good that is taxed,the area on the relevant supply-and-demand graph that represents government's tax revenue is a

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Figure 8-10 -Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The tax revenue is

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Tom walks Bethany's dog once a day for $50 per week.Bethany values this service at $60 per week,while the opportunity cost of Tom's time is $30 per week.The government places a tax of $35 per week on dog walkers.Before the tax,what is the total surplus?

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Exam 8: Application the Cost of Taxation: The Deadweight Loss of Taxation

Figure 8-6 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-6.Without a tax,the equilibrium price and quantity are

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The benefit to sellers of participating in a market is measured by the

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Scenario 8-1 Erin would be willing to pay as much as $100 per week to have her house cleaned.Ernesto's opportunity cost of cleaning Erin's house is $70 per week. -Refer to Scenario 8-1.If Erin pays Ernesto $90 to clean her house,Erin's consumer surplus is

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Figure 8-9 The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-9.The loss of consumer surplus as a result of the tax is

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Taxes cause deadweight losses because taxes

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When the price of a good is measured in dollars,then the size of the deadweight loss that results from taxing that good is measured in

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Figure 8-2 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-2.The per-unit burden of the tax on buyers is

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Deadweight loss measures the loss

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Figure 8-9 The vertical distance between points A and C represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-9.The producer surplus without the tax is

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Figure 8-1 -Refer to Figure 8-1.Suppose the government imposes a tax of P' - P'''.The deadweight loss due to the tax is measured by the area

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Figure 8-13 -Refer to Figure 8-13.Suppose the government places a $5 per-unit tax on this good.The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is

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Figure 8-7 The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. -Refer to Figure 8-7.As a result of the tax,buyers effectively pay

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Figure 8-10 -Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The price that sellers receive is

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For a good that is taxed,the area on the relevant supply-and-demand graph that represents government's tax revenue is a

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Figure 8-10 -Refer to Figure 8-10.Suppose the government imposes a tax that reduces the quantity sold in the market after the tax to Q2.The tax revenue is

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