Question: ( I L L U S T R A T E and SOLVE FULLY ) Suppose that Wanda's income i s $ 4 8 0

(ILLUSTRATE and SOLVE FULLY) Suppose that Wanda's income is $480(I0=$480), the price ofgdxis $3(Px0=$3), and
the price of good Yis $4(PY0=$4).In order to raise tax revenue and reduce the consumption of good
X, suppose that policymakers are considering two "equal-cost"(equal revenue) tax schemes or
policies: a $3 excise tax on good X(ET); and, a lump sum income tax (LSIT). Recall that "equal cost"
means that each tax scheme must generate the same revenue for the government (i.e., the amount of
tax paid by Wanda is the same under each tax scheme). Wanda's preferences are represented by the
indifference curves in the graph below. Insert additional indifference curves if needed.
aPx0,Py0, and I0, Wanda's initial consumption bundle is(x0,y0)=(80x,60Y) and her marginal
utility of good xis15 utils and marginal utility of good Yx0,Y0?MU?(()()x)=15 and
?MU?(()()Y)=20.In the graph below, illustrate Wanda's budget line and initial consumption bundle
(x0,y0)=(80x,60Y)x0,y0 $3t=$3{:xET,YET), under the $3xET,VETIT,of her income I0xET,YET{:xLSIT,YLSIT)xLSIT,YLITT{:xETIS,YETIS)xETIS,YETIIS? satisfies.
ex and her happiness (utility). Which policy is best? Does any of the policies
impose an excess burden (deadweight loss or "loss in efficiency") upon Wanda or society? Explain.
How can this excess burden or deadweight loss be measured? Explain.
( I L L U S T R A T E and SOLVE FULLY ) Suppose

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