Suppose That the Demand for Light Bulbs Is Inelastic,and the Supply

question 146

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the demand for light bulbs is inelastic,and the supply of light bulbs is elastic.A tax of $2 per bulb levied on light bulbs will increase the price paid by buyers of light bulbs by

• A)less than $1.
• B)$1.
• C)between $1 and $2.
• D)$2.

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