When a tax is imposed on a good, consumer surplus decreases and producer surplus remains unchanged

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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A) a decrease B) an increase C) an initial increase followed by an additional rise when the bonds mature D) no change

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If the competitive firm maximizes profit by selecting labor rather than output, it will earn greater economic profit

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases at the same time as the other decreases is called

A) nonlinear. B) constant. C) inverse. D) direct.

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Which of the following price ceilings would be binding in this market?

A. $14 B. $12 C. $8 D. $10

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