The single-tax movement, headed by Henry George, refers to the idea that

A. taxes on rent are less costly to administer than other taxes.
B. rent is a surplus that can be taxed without distorting resource allocation.
C. rent should not be taxed because it is a free gift of nature.
D. rent is based on a derived demand and should not be taxed.


B. rent is a surplus that can be taxed without distorting resource allocation.

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A) consist of seven members with fourteen-year terms. B) include the presidents of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks. C) utilize a system of rotations so that a position comes open every two years. D) consist of members whose appointments have been approved by the Senate.

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In the short run, a decrease in the price level: a. decreases output prices relative to input prices. b. increases the profit margins of many producers. c. decreases RGDP supplied

d. both (a) and (c)

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One country will have a comparative advantage over another if its production possibilities a. frontier is higher

b. curve has a different slope. c. curve lies closer to the origin. d. curve lies farther from the origin.

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Our persistent war on poverty has successfully destroyed the poverty trap

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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