Consider a Good to Which a Per-Unit Tax Applies

question 58

Multiple Choice

Consider a good to which a per-unit tax applies.The size of the deadweight that results from the tax is smaller,the

• A)larger is the price elasticity of demand.
• B)smaller is the price elasticity of supply.
• C)larger is the amount of the tax.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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