The Burden of a Tax on a Good Is Said

question 119

Multiple Choice

The burden of a tax on a good is said to fall completely on the producers if the:

• A)price paid by consumers for the good declines by the amount of the tax.
• B)price paid by consumers for the good increases by the amount of the tax.
• C)price paid by consumers does not change.
• D)wages received by workers who produce the good increase by the amount of the tax.

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Definitions:

Just over

Slightly more than a specified amount, number, or degree.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and able to spend on a good or service and the amount they end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

Costly Negotiations

Negotiation processes that involve significant expenses, time, or resources, which can affect the willingness of parties to reach an agreement.