The Tax Burden Will Fall Most Heavily on Sellers of the Good

question 189

Multiple Choice

The tax burden will fall most heavily on sellers of the good when the demand curve

• A)is relatively steep,and the supply curve is relatively flat.
• B)is relatively flat,and the supply curve is relatively steep.
• C)and the supply curve are both relatively flat.
• D)and the supply curve are both relatively steep.

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