How Does the Imposition of an Excise Tax on a Good

question 170

Multiple Choice

How does the imposition of an excise tax on a good affect its market equilibrium?

• A) Equilibrium quantity decreases, and equilibrium price decreases.
• B) Equilibrium quantity decreases, and equilibrium price increases.
• C) Equilibrium quantity increases, and equilibrium price decreases.
• D) Equilibrium quantity increases, and equilibrium price increases.

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