Which Statement Related to Elasticity and Tax Incidence Is NOT

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement related to elasticity and tax incidence is NOT true?

• A) For products with an inelastic demand,the burden of the tax is borne almost entirely by the consumer.
• B) For products with an inelastic supply,the burden of the tax is borne almost entirely by the producers.
• C) For products with an elastic demand,the burden of the tax is borne almost entirely by the producers.
• D) Parties with elastic demand or supply bear taxes; parties with inelastic demand or supply avoid them.

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