In the supply and demand framework, when a tax is imposed on buyers of a product, which curve experiences a downward shift equal to the tax amount per unit?

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The supply curve shifts downward by the tax amount per unit.The supply curve moves upward by the tax amount per unit.The demand curve shifts upward by the tax amount per unit.The demand curve shifts downward by the tax amount per unit.None of the above.

Explanation

When a tax is levied on buyers, it effectively reduces their willingness to pay, causing the demand curve to shift downward by the amount of the tax per unit. This reflects a decrease in demand at every price level.