The government redistributes income to the poor, primarily through

A. regressive taxes and disability payments.
B. transfer payments and progressive taxes.
C. government purchases.
D. higher wages.

Answer: B

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A) $20 B) $19 C) $10 D) $1

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Which statement is true?

A. Since the monopolist is the only firm in the industry, its profit is calculated differently from the way a perfect competitor would calculate profit. B. The monopolist's demand curve and marginal revenue curve are the same line. C. In the long run under monopoly, the most efficient output is the most profitable output. D. A monopolist may lose money in the short-run.

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