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Cartavious Smith
on Dec 05, 2024Verified
(Figure: Tax Incidence) Use Figure: Tax Incidence.All other things unchanged,when a good or service is characterized by a relatively inelastic supply,as shown in panel _____,a greater share of the burden of an excise tax is borne by _____.
A) A;buyers
B) B;sellers
C) A;sellers
D) B;buyers
Inelastic Supply
A situation where the quantity supplied of a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in its price.
Excise Tax
A tax imposed on specific goods or services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and fuel, which is often used to discourage consumption or generate revenue for government projects.
Tax Burden
The impact of taxation on an individual or entity, often expressed as the total amount of tax paid or as a percentage of income.
- Understand the impact of supply and demand elasticity on the consequences of taxing.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of supply and demand elasticity on the consequences of taxing.