The Diagram Below Shows Supply and Demand Diagrams (S and D)for

question 63

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows supply and demand diagrams (S and D) for some product.The government then imposes an excise tax.The new supply curve is . FIGURE 18-4
-Refer to Figure 18-4.What is the value of the tax imposed on this product,in dollars per unit?

• A)$1
• B)$2
• C)$3
• D)$4
• E)$5

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in the quantity demanded of a good that results from a change in price, making the good more or less expensive relative to other goods.

Consumer Behavior

The study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs.

Equilibrium

A state where supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

MU/P

Marginal Utility per Price, a concept in economics that represents the additional utility or satisfaction obtained per unit of expenditure.