If a Tax Is Imposed on a Good with a Perfectly

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a tax is imposed on a good with a perfectly elastic supply,the burden of the tax will be borne

• A) by both consumers and producers equally.
• B) by consumers alone.
• C) by producers alone.
• D) mostly by consumers but partially by producers.
• E) mostly by producers but partially by consumers.

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Definitions:

Import Quota

A government-imposed limit on the quantity of a specific type of good that can be imported into a country.

Domestic Price

The price of goods or services within a country's domestic market, potentially influenced by tariffs, taxes, and supply and demand.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported goods, usually to protect domestic businesses and market from foreign competition.

Liberalization

The process of reducing government regulations and restrictions in an economy to encourage more business activities and investments.