Question

This question tests your understanding of the economics of a commodity tax. Assume that in each case the demand curve slopes down from top left to bottom right and the supply curve slopes up from bottom left to top right If the government halved a commodity tax, what would not always follow?
a. The quantity traded would increase
b. The price exclusive of commodity tax that sellers receive would rise.
c. The price inclusive of commodity tax that buyers pay would fall.
d. Tax revenue would increase.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Tax revenue would increase.

Explanation:

When government halved commodity tax so they divided into two parts so it is use full them to manage it separately in two different parts. So when government needs more revenue they tax some commodity on their trade. So now government collects different taxes from different parties so their tax revenue increases by that decision.