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If gasoline sales were taxed, the price of gasoline would rise. Consequently, the demand for gasoline would decline. As a result of the higher gasoline prices, the demand for fuel-efficient automobiles would increase. This statement is
This multiple choice question (MCQ) is related to the book/course vu eco402 Microeconomics. It can also be found in vu eco402 Final Term - Quiz No.5.
If gasoline sales were taxed, the price of gasoline would rise. Consequently, the demand for gasoline would decline. As a result of the higher gasoline prices, the demand for fuel-efficient automobiles would increase. This statement is
essentially correct
incorrect; the high gasoline prices would cause the quantity demanded of gasoline, not the demand, to fall.
incorrect; the statement confuses a change in demand with a shift in supply.
incorrect; demand is confused with quantity demanded for both gasoline and fuel efficient cars.