If the government wants to reduce the burning of fossil fuels, it should impose a tax on

a. buyers of gasoline.
b. sellers of gasoline.
c. either buyers or sellers of gasoline.
d. whichever side of the market is less elastic.

c

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An investor who owns preferred stock has

A) regular voting rights. B) preferential treatment in the payment of dividends. C) the same rights as a bond holder. D) unlimited liability for the debts of the firm.

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