The Imposition of a Unit Excise Tax on Beer Will

question 74

Multiple Choice

The imposition of a unit excise tax on beer will

• A)lower equilibrium price and quantity in the market.
• B)increase equilibrium quantity and price in the market.
• C)lower equilibrium quantity and raise equilibrium price in the market.
• D)raise equilibrium quantity and lower equilibrium price in the market.

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