Some policymakers have argued that products like cigarettes, alcohol, and sweetened soda generate negative externalities in consumption. All else equal, if the government decided to impose a tax on soda, the equilibrium quantity of soda would ________

Scott and Cindy both produce only pizza and tacos. In one hour, Scott can produce 20 pizzas or 40 tacos. In one hour, Cindy can produce 30 pizzas or 40 tacos. Based on these data,

A) Cindy has a comparative advantage at producing tacos. B) Scott has a comparative advantage at producing tacos. C) Cindy and Scott have the same comparative advantage in producing tacos. D) neither Cindy nor Scott has a comparative advantage in producing tacos. E) Cindy and Scott have the same comparative advantage in producing pizzas.

In the above table, the private sector has a

A) surplus of $300 billion. B) deficit of $300 billion. C) deficit of $200 billion. D) deficit of $400 billion.