The Burden of a Tax Will Fall Primarily on Buyers

question 63

Multiple Choice

The burden of a tax will fall primarily on buyers when the

• A) demand for the product is highly inelastic and the supply is relatively elastic.
• B) demand for the product is highly elastic and the supply is relatively inelastic.
• C) tax is legally (statutorily) imposed on the seller of the product.
• D) tax is legally (statutorily) imposed on the buyer of the product.

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Definitions:

Communist Economic System

An economic system where all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.

Public Sector

The portion of an economy that is controlled by the government, encompassing government services, enterprises, and state-owned entities.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is owned and operated by private individuals and corporations, as opposed to the government or public sector.

Price Mechanism

The manner in which the prices of goods or services affect the supply and demand of those goods or services.