Suppose That in a Particular Market, the Supply Curve Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in a particular market, the supply curve is highly elastic and the demand curve is highly inelastic. If a tax is imposed in this market, then the

• A)buyers will bear a greater burden of the tax than the sellers.
• B)sellers will bear a greater burden of the tax than the buyers.
• C)buyers and sellers are likely to share the burden of the tax equally.
• D)buyers and sellers will not share the burden equally, but it is impossible to determine who will bear the greater burden of the tax without more information.

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Definitions:

Minimum AVC

The lowest point on the Average Variable Cost curve, indicating the most efficient scale of production where variable costs per unit are minimized.

Economic Losses

Refers to the situation where total costs exceed total revenues, leading to a negative net income for a business.

Marginal Cost

The growth in overall costs resulting from the manufacture of one more unit of a good or service.

Economic Losses

Situations where total costs exceed total revenues, indicating that resources may be better utilized elsewhere.