Define what is meant by the tax base and give an example
What will be an ideal response?
The tax base is the measure or value upon which a tax is levied. Examples might include income, goods and services, wealth, property, etc.
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The information lag facing the Fed is
A) the difficulty of becoming informed quickly of changes in public opinion about which policy goal is most important. B) the delay in receiving accurate information about the state of the economy. C) the delay in Congress and the President communicating their policy goals for the Fed to act on. D) the time required for monetary policy changes to affect output, employment, and prices.
Which of the following is NOT studied in microeconomics?
A) the effect of an increase in gasoline taxes on the purchase of gasoline B) the impact of an increase in the unemployment rate on economic production C) the impact of firms' collective hiring choices on the aggregate unemployment rate D) the impact of higher fuel prices on the cost of airline tickets
Sandy is a big Star Wars fan and buys a $20 ticket a week in advance to the premier of the new movie. After arriving at the theater, she realizes she left the ticket at home and doesn't have time to return home and get it. Sandy can buy another ticket for $20. She decides not to because seeing the movie isn't worth $40 to her. This is an example of:
A. rational behavior because she values the movie less than $40 B. irrational behavior because she really values the movie more than $40 C. irrational behavior because the initial $20 is a sunk cost. D. rational behavior because it is a commitment device to never forget a ticket at home again.
Suppose when a monopolist produces 50 units its average revenue is $8 per unit, its marginal revenue is $4 per unit, its marginal cost is $4 per unit, and its average total cost is $3 per unit. What can we conclude about this monopolist?
a. The monopolist is currently maximizing profits, and its total profits are $200. b. The monopolist is currently maximizing profits, and its total profits are $250. c. The monopolist is not currently maximizing its profits; it should produce more units and charge a lower price to maximize profit. d. The monopolist is not currently maximizing its profits; it should produce fewer units and charger a higher price to maximize profit.