There Is a Difference Between Who Is Legally Required to Send

question 6

Multiple Choice

There is a difference between who is legally required to send a tax payment to the government and who bears the burden of the tax.Which of the following would have the most impact on who bears the burden of an excise tax?

• A)Whether the tax is imposed by the federal government or a state government
• B)Whether the tax is based on the ability-to-pay principle or the benefits-received principle
• C)The motive for the tax.If the tax is designed to raise revenue, more of the burden will fall on firms.If the tax is designed to achieve a social objective (for example, to discourage smoking)more of the burden will fall on consumers.
• D)The elasticity of demand for the item that is taxed

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