If a Tax Is Imposed on a Good with a Perfectly

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a tax is imposed on a good with a perfectly inelastic supply,the burden of the tax will be borne

• A) by both consumers and producers equally.
• B) by consumers alone.
• C) by producers alone.
• D) mostly by consumers but partially by producers.
• E) mostly by producers but partially by consumers.

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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The total amount of income tax a company is obligated to pay to the government, calculated based on the taxable income of the business.

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are recorded at their acquisition cost, without subsequent adjustment for changes in market value.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenue.

Noncontrolling Interest

A stake in a company that is less than 50% of the company's voting shares, indicating a lack of control over the company's operations.