The Buyer Pays Most of a Tax If Supply Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

The buyer pays most of a tax if supply is relatively elastic because

• A)the buyer cannot easily substitute to other markets.
• B)the seller can easily substitute to other markets.
• C)the government forces the seller to bear the burden.
• D)there is a black market for this good.
• E)the seller cannot easily substitute to other goods.

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Definitions:

Direct Lease

A lease agreement directly between a lessor and lessee, often used in commercial real estate, where the lessee assumes both the benefits and risks of asset ownership.

Independent Leasing Company

A firm that specializes in leasing equipment or vehicles to businesses or individuals, not affiliated with a manufacturer or vendor of the items leased.

Financial Lease

A long-term lease agreement where the lessee assumes both the rights and risks of asset ownership, effectively treating it as a purchase for accounting purposes.

Cancellable Without Penalty

This term refers to an agreement or contract that can be ended or cancelled without any financial penalties being incurred by the party seeking to terminate the agreement.