Which of the Following Outcomes Is NOT a Result of a Tax

question 385

Multiple Choice

Which of the following outcomes is NOT a result of a tax imposed on sellers of gasoline?

• A) Supply decreases, a deadweight loss is created, and the price rises.
• B) The market becomes less efficient and the government collects the tax revenue.
• C) Demand does not change, the price rises, and consumer surplus decreases.
• D) Demand decreases, the market becomes more efficient, and the price rises.

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