If There Was an Increase in the Excise Tax Imposed

question 288

Multiple Choice

If there was an increase in the excise tax imposed on beer suppliers, what would be the effect on the equilibrium price and quantity of beer?

• A) price increases; quantity decreases
• B) price decreases; quantity decreases
• C) price increases; quantity increases
• D) price decreases; quantity increases

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