Suppose the Demand Curve for a Good Is Downward Sloping

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose the demand curve for a good is downward sloping and the supply curve is upward sloping.At the market equilibrium,if demand is more elastic than supply in absolute value,a $1 specific tax will

• A) raise the price to consumers by 50 cents.
• B) raise the price to consumers by less than 50 cents.
• C) raise the price to consumers by more than 50 cents.
• D) raise the price to consumers by $1.

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