Excise taxes include sales taxes, unit taxes, and
a. property taxes
b. estate taxes
c. customs duties
d. inheritance taxes
e. poll taxes
C
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To maximize its profit, a monopolistically competitive firm produces the output level at which ____
a. its price elasticity of demand equals one b. MR = MC c. ATC is minimized d. MR = AVC
Large oligopoly firms are often able to take advantage of significant economies of scale. As a result, they can often produce at a lower average total cost than can smaller firms
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Without externalities, _____
a. private costs equal social costs b. private benefits exceed social benefits c. private costs are greater than social costs d. private benefits are lesser than social benefits
A market has four individuals, each considering buying a grill for his backyard. Assume that grills come in only one size and model. Abe considers himself a grill-master, and finds a grill a necessity, so he is willing to pay $400 for a grill. Butch is a meat-lover, honing his grilling skills, and is willing to pay $350 for a grill. Collin just met the girl of his dreams, and she loves a good grilled steak, so in his effort to impress her he is willing to pay $320 for a grill. Daniel loves grilled shrimp and thinks it might be cheaper in the long run if he buys a grill instead of eating out every time he wants grilled shrimp, so he is willing to pay $200 for a grill.If the market price of grills falls from $375 to $330, given the scenario described, which of the following can be said?
A. Butch will join the market, but receive no consumer surplus. B. Abe will experience a decrease in consumer surplus of $45. C. Abe will experience an increase in consumer surplus of $45. D. Butch and Collin will join the market, and together will receive $30 in consumer surplus.