Considering a Given Increase in Price Due to a Tax,the

question 61

Multiple Choice

Considering a given increase in price due to a tax,the more price elastic the supply curve is,the:

• A) larger the drop in equilibrium quantity.
• B) smaller the drop in equilibrium quantity.
• C) smaller the amount of deadweight loss created.
• D) less surplus that is transferred to consumers.

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