Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning the Burden

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the burden of a tax imposed on candles?

• A) Buyers bear the entire burden of the tax.
• B) Sellers bear the entire burden of the tax.
• C) Buyers and sellers share the burden of the tax.
• D) We have to know whether it is the buyers or the sellers that are required to pay the tax to the government in order to make this determination.

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International Supplier

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New Market

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Trading Company

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