Which of the following is a normative question?
A. Should the government require cars to be fuel efficient?
B. Does legalized abortion lead to lower crime rates?
C. Will moving a plant overseas reduce production costs?
D. Will an increase in the minimum wage reduce poverty?
A. Should the government require cars to be fuel efficient?
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Explain the concept of efficiency as it relates to taxation
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Which of the following statements is correct?
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