The Mayor of Stuckeyville is considering increasing the tax on bowling. He is confident that tax revenues will increase but recognizes the possibility that they may decrease. The mayor is engaging in

A. a policy that will cause the tax base to increase.
B. a policy that will cause the tax base to remain unchanged.
C. dynamic tax analysis.
D. static tax analysis.


Answer: C

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