If the government's goal is to generate a certain amount of tax revenue, a specific tax and an ad valorem tax on a monopoly have the same impact on social welfare

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

False. The ad valorem tax will reduce output and consumer surplus by less than the specific tax would.

Economics

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A person's tendency to smoke a cigarette after promising himself that he will quit is an example of the behavioral economics insight that people are inconsistent over time

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

Economics

According to the principle of comparative advantage, all countries can benefit from trading with one another because trade allows each country to specialize in doing what it does best

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

Economics