Sumptuary taxes are often justified on the grounds that _____

a. bad activities should be discouraged
b. the rich should pay more
c. the poor should pay less
d. merit goods need encouragement

a

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Which of the following conditions is characteristic of a monopolistically competitive firm in short-run equilibrium?

a. P = AR b. MR = MC c. P > MC d. All of the above are correct.

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