If Demand Is More Elastic Than Supply,the Buyer Will Pay

question 40

Short Answer

If demand is more elastic than supply,the buyer will pay ________ of a tax.

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Definitions:

Mead

A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes various fruits, spices, grains, or hops.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that shows the relationship between the total utility derived from consuming a good or service and its quantity.

Compensating Variation

An economic measure of the amount of money an individual would need to reach their initial level of utility after a change in prices, policy, or economic condition.

Fractional Numbers

Numbers that represent a part of a whole, typically written with a numerator and a denominator, such as 1/2 or 3/4.