Refer to the Following Graph

question 165

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following graph. A $4 tax is levied on suppliers (represented by S₀ without the tax) . From the graph and tax structure you know that the:

• A) elasticities of supply and demand are about the same.
• B) elasticity of supply is less than the elasticity of demand.
• C) elasticity of demand is less than the elasticity of supply.
• D) elasticities cannot be calculated.

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