How does imposing a tax on pollution emissions improve economic
efficiency? What do economist recommend that...
How does imposing a tax on pollution emissions improve economic
efficiency? What do economist recommend that the amount of the tax
should set to? How does this tax improve economic efficiency?
Describe the key symmetry between a pollution emissions tax and an
emissions trading scheme. Outline some reasons you might wish to
choose one approach in favour of the other when dealing with an
emissions-reduction problem.
if an economist is providing the president with a way to improve
the economic condition In the united states they are using
1. Microeconomics
2. Macroeconomics
3. Positive economics
4. normative economics
Assume a brilliant health economist has developed a plan that
will greatly improve the efficiency of the U.S. health care system.
Explain why this, or anything close to it, would be unlikely to be
adopted in the United States. (Hint: Think about who would be
interested in preserving the status quo and why).
What is the concept of a “double dividend” associated with a tax
on environmental emissions? Do you think that a double dividend is
an outcome that is achievable? How would you determine if a double
dividend results from an environmental tax?
Does "dynamic pricing" improve economic efficiency? Explain.
Why is it imperative for brick-and-mortar stores to adopt the
same pricing policies as those of online retailers? In terms of
game-theory analysis, why is it a best response for
brick-and-mortar players to do so?
A) What are the principles of tax system design?
B) What is the benefit of imposing GST on food? What are the
disadvantages of imposing GST on food?
from the following angles: a. Implication on government revenue
b. Implication on health c. Impact on the environment