The More Elastic the Supply of a Product, the More

question 240

Multiple Choice

The more elastic the supply of a product, the more likely it is that the burden of a tax will

• A) fall on sellers.
• B) fall on buyers.
• C) fall equally on both buyers and sellers.
• D) be borne by the public sector, and not by market participants.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a state in economics where market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Specialize

To focus on a particular area of knowledge, activity, or service, developing expertise in that specific field.

Equity

In finance, equity represents ownership interest in a company, typically in the form of stocks. In a broader context, it refers to fairness and justice in treatment.

Efficiency

The effectiveness with which a system, process, or organization uses its resources to achieve its objectives, often with minimum waste or effort.