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- 30 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
In the supply and demand framework, when a tax is imposed on sellers of a product, which curve shifts and in what direction?
Multiple choice question for Prices, Wages & Taxes. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
When a tax is levied on sellers, it increases their costs, which causes the supply curve to shift upward (or to the left) by the amount of the tax per unit. This reflects a higher price sellers require to supply the same quantity.
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- 4.Which type of employee is most likely to face greater challenges in securing employment following an increase in the minimum wage?
- 5.Which of the following illustrates a price floor in economic terms?