Describe the market effects of a carbon tax.

What will be an ideal response?

A carbon tax will shift the supply curve of the taxed good to the left, leading to increased price and reduced quantity.

Economics

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An increase in currency held outside the banks is ________

A) a currency drain B) income C) a currency surplus D) wealth

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According to William Niskanen's model of bureaucracy, bureaus tend to be overfunded because

a. it is difficult for Congress to determine the shape of a bureau's supply curve. b. it is difficult for Congress to determine the shape of a bureau's demand curve. c. Congressional leaders believe that deficit spending leads to economic growth. d. Congressional leaders believe that government employees are underpaid.

Economics