Question: Based on data in the manufacturing activity column in the U.S 3x3 SAM:
a. What is the gross output of the manufacturing activity?
b. What is the total value of the intermediate inputs used in the production of manufacturing, including sales taxes? Which intermediate input accounts for the largest share of input costs, including sales taxes? Calculate its cost share.
c. What is the total value of taxes paid by the manufacturing production activity? On which input is the tax payment largest?
d. Based on Table 3.4, on which factor input in manufacturing is the tax rate highest?
