How Would the Market for Coffee Be Affected If the Government

question 52

Multiple Choice

How would the market for coffee be affected if the government charged an excise tax of $1.00 on each unit of coffee sold?

• A) There would be a shortage of coffee.
• B) The demand for coffee would increase.
• C) The demand for coffee would decrease.
• D) The supply curve would shift up vertically by $1.00.

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