Suppose a state aims to make it easier for people to purchase school supplies for children by exempting these purchases from sales taxes. Such programs are often called "sales tax holidays." Identify which of the following would be considered an unintended consequence of this policy. Choose one: A. An increase in purchases just prior to and immediately following the sales tax holiday. B. An increase in prices by retailers expecting higher demand during the sales tax holiday. C. A large increase in net sales. D. A steep decline in sales during the sales tax holiday.

Suppose a state aims to make it easier for people to purchase school supplies for children by exempting these purchases from sales taxes. Such programs are often called "sales tax holidays." Identify which of the following would be considered an unintended consequence of this policy. Choose one: A. An increase in purchases just prior to and immediately following the sales tax holiday. B. An increase in prices by retailers expecting higher demand during the sales tax holiday. C. A large increase in net sales. D. A steep decline in sales during the sales tax holiday.

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter5: Price Elasticity Of Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11SQP

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