When the price of a good increases, it undoubtedly hurts individual consumers, since they now have to pay more for a particular good. however, there are some cases in which a price increase can actually serve the public interest.

which of the following is an example of a price increase that serves the public interest? check all that apply.

(a) a monopolist sets its price above that which would occur in a perfectly competitive market.
(b) the price for a hunting license is increased in an effort to reduce the number of hunters.
(c) a law is passed increasing the price of cigarettes in an effort to decrease secondhand smoke.

Bill is 31 years old, married, and lived with his spouse michelle from january 2018 to september 2018. bill paid all the cost of keeping up his home. he indicated that he is not legally separated and he and michelle agreed they will not a file a joint return. bill has an 8-year-old son, daniel, who qualifies as bill's dependent. bill worked as a clerk and his wages are $20,000 for 2018. his income tax before credits is $500. in 2018, he took a computer class at the local university to improve his job skills. bill has a receipt showing he paid $1,200 for tuition. he paid for all his educational expenses and did not receive any assistance or reimbursement. bill does not have enough deductions to itemize. bill, michelle, and daniel are u.s. citizens with valid social security numbers. 8. bill does not qualify to claim which of the following: a. head of household b. education benefit c. earned income credit d. all of the above