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question 41

Multiple Choice

Figure 16.2 Figure 16.2 shows a demand curve and two sets of supply curves, one set more elastic than the other.
-Refer to Figure 16.2.If the government imposes an excise tax of $1.00 on every unit sold, the consumer's burden of the tax

• A)is greater under the more elastic supply curve S₀.
• B)is greater under the less elastic supply curve S₀.
• C)is greater under the less elastic supply curve S₁.
• D)is the same under either supply curve because there is a single demand curve that captures buyers' market behaviour.

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Definitions:

Vertical Axis

In graphing, the y-axis, which is typically used to represent the range of values of the variable being measured.

Horizontal Axis

In graphing, the horizontal line along which the values of one variable are plotted, often representing the independent variable or time.

Multiply Controlled Behaviors

A term used to describe a behavior serving different purposes for a student (e.g., making animal noises to escape a boring task and to get attention from peers).

Transfer of Function

The process by which a response or behavior developed in one context becomes applicable or relevant in another context.