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3.2.1 impact and incidence of specific indirect taxes

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How does a specific tax differ from an ad valorem tax?

A
  • A specific tax is a fixed amount per unit.
  • An ad valorem tax is a fixed amount per unit.
  • The money value of both taxes remains constant as price rises.
B
  • A specific tax is a fixed amount per unit.
  • An ad valorem tax is a percentage of the price.
  • The money value of an ad valorem tax rises as price rises.
C
  • A specific tax is a percentage of the price.
  • An ad valorem tax is a fixed amount per unit.
  • The money value of a specific tax rises as price rises.
D
  • A specific tax is a fixed percentage of the price.
  • An ad valorem tax is a fixed amount per unit.
  • The money value of an ad valorem tax falls as price rises.

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