Suppose the Current Equilibrium Price of a Good Is $10

question 15

Essay

Suppose the current equilibrium price of a good is $10, the elasticity of demand is 0, and the elasticity of supply is 2. If the government levies a $1 tax on the supplier, calculate the new equilibrium price and the percentage of the tax borne by both the demander and the supplier of the good.

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