Suppose the Demand Curve for a Product Is Horizontal and the Supply

question 80

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand curve for a product is horizontal and the supply curve is upward sloping.If a per-unit tax is imposed in the market for this product,

• A)sellers bear the entire burden of the tax.
• B)the tax burden will be shared among the government, buyers, and sellers.
• C)buyers bear the entire burden of the tax.
• D)the tax burden will be shared by buyers and sellers.

---

Definitions:

Jailed Without Trial

The practice of detaining individuals without the opportunity to have a hearing or trial, often criticized for violating human rights and the principle of due process.

Émile

A foundational work on education and human nature by French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, published in 1762.

Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, an 18th-century philosopher from Geneva, known for his influential works on political philosophy, education, and Enlightenment ideas on individual freedom and social contract.

Ideal Education

An educational framework that aims to nurture the intellectual, physical, moral, and emotional growth of individuals, preparing them for the challenges of the real world through a well-rounded curriculum.