If the Elasticities of Demand for Alcohol, Tobacco and Gasoline

question 94

True/False

If the elasticities of demand for alcohol, tobacco and gasoline are low and the elasticities of supply are high, then the burden of these taxes (excise taxes) falls more heavily on buyers than on sellers.

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