If There Was an Increase in the Excise Tax Imposed

question 270

Multiple Choice

If there was an increase in the excise tax imposed on guitar suppliers, what would be the effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of guitars?

• A) Price increases; quantity decreases
• B) Price decreases; quantity decreases
• C) Price increases; quantity increases
• D) Price decreases; quantity increases

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