The Incidence of a Tax Is Determined by

question 45

Multiple Choice

The incidence of a tax is determined by

• A) the relative elasticities of supply and demand.
• B) who pays the tax out of pocket.
• C) whether the supply curve or demand curve shifts as a result of the tax.
• D) how much tax revenue it generates.
• E) how much paperwork there is to complete.

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