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What do economists mean when they use the phrase excess burden as it relates to taxes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Contractionary monetary policy and expansionary fiscal policy both reduce net exports in an open economy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Excess burden is the amount by which the burden of a tax exceeds the total revenue collected. It is also referred to as a dead weight loss.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE



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