Suppose There Is Only One Movie Theatre in a Town

question 93

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is only one movie theatre in a town and the equilibrium price and quantity for movie admissions is $9 and 850 visits per week. Now suppose the government imposes a tax such that the new equilibrium price and quantity are $10.50 and 780 visits per week. What is the direct burden of this tax?

• A) $1275
• B) There is not enough information to know.
• C) $0
• D) $1170
• E) $105

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