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shakheema davis
on Dec 05, 2024Verified
If the elasticity of demand is _____ and the elasticity of supply is _____,tax revenue is likely to decrease if the tax rate is increased.
A) 3.3;2.1
B) 3.3;0.5
C) 0.2;2.1
D) 0.2;0.5
Elasticity Of Demand
A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, quantitatively measured as the percentage change in quantity demanded relative to a percentage change in price.
Elasticity Of Supply
A measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good changes in response to a change in its price.
Tax Revenue
It's the income that is collected by governments through taxation.
- Examine the correlation between tax rates and tax revenue through the lens of elasticity.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the correlation between tax rates and tax revenue through the lens of elasticity.