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- 30 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
In which scenario do sellers bear a greater portion of the tax burden in a market?
Multiple choice question for Prices, Wages & Taxes. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
The tax burden tends to fall more on sellers when supply is inelastic (less responsive to price) and demand is elastic (more responsive). In this case, sellers cannot easily reduce the quantity supplied, so they absorb more of the tax cost, while buyers reduce their quantity demanded significantly.
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- 1.Which statement accurately describes how the tax burden is allocated?
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- 3.If a tax is imposed on buyers in a market, what is the effect on the distribution of the tax burden?
- 4.In the supply and demand framework, when a tax is imposed on sellers of a product, which curve shifts and in what direction?
- 5.Which type of employee is most likely to face greater challenges in securing employment following an increase in the minimum wage?