The Supply Curve for a Product Has Infinite Elasticity

question 123

Multiple Choice

The supply curve for a product has infinite elasticity. An excise tax is levied on the product. The likely effect will be to

• A)reduce the amount the producer receives for each unit sold by the amount of the tax.
• B)increase the price the consumer pays per unit by the amount of the tax.
• C)increase the price to consumers by an amount less than the tax.
• D)increase the amount received by producers by less than the tax.

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