If a Tax Is Imposed Upon the Use of an Inelastically

question 37

True/False

If a tax is imposed upon the use of an inelastically supplied input with no alternate uses, then you should expect the price of the product to increase dramatically.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Living Adjustment

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Social Security Recipients

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