If a Pigovian Tax Is Levied on Producers,the Supply Curve

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a Pigovian tax is levied on producers,the supply curve will shift:

• A) straight up, decreasing quantity.
• B) straight down, decreasing quantity.
• C) straight up, increasing quantity.
• D) straight down, increasing quantity.

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