Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)A tax assessed on producers shifts up supply.
• B)A specific tax assessed on producers does not affect consumers.
• C)A tax assessed on producers shifts down supply.
• D)An ad valorem tax assessed on producers does not affect consumers
• E)A tax assessed on producers shifts both the supply and demand curves.

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