While taxing inelastic goods minimizes social costs from taxation, it frequently conflicts with traditional notions of fairness.
a. True b. False
Question 2
Suppose that for each firm in the competitive market for potatoes, long-run average cost is minimized at 0.20 per pound when 500 pounds are grown. If the long-run supply curve is horizontal, then
A) some firms will enjoy long-run profits because they operate at minimum average cost.
B) the long-run price will be 0.20 per pound.
C) each consumer will purchase 100 worth of potatoes.
D) the long-run price will be set just above 0.20 per pound.