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A
Lump sum subsidies incentivize firms to increase production levels.
B
Per unit subsidies are ongoing payments tied to each unit produced.
C
Lump sum subsidies do not affect marginal costs in the short run.
D
Per unit subsidies can lead to overproduction in the market.
E
Both types of subsidies are the same in their impact on firm behavior.
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Answer
Lump sum subsidies and per unit subsidies are two different ways that governments can support businesses or individuals. A lump sum subsidy is a fixed amount of money given all at once, regardless of how much is produced or sold. For example, if a farmer receives a lump sum subsidy of $5,000, they get that entire amount no matter how many crops they grow. On the other hand, a per unit subsidy provides a specific amount of money for each unit produced or sold, like $2 for every gallon of milk a dairy farmer sells. This means if the farmer sells 1,000 gallons, they would receive $2,000 in total, while if they sell 500 gallons, they would get $1,000.
Detailed Explanation
Other options are incorrect because Some might think lump sum subsidies encourage more production; It's easy to confuse per unit subsidies with regular payments.
Key Concepts
Types of Subsidies
Government Intervention
Market Dynamics
Topic
Types of Subsidies
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easy level question
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