-Refer to the Accompanying Graph

question 3

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the accompanying graph. If a tax is placed on a good and all else is held constant, we would assume that the supply curve would:

• A) shift from S₁ to S₃.
• B) remain at S₁.
• C) shift from S₁ to S₂.
• D) shift from S₂ to S₁.
• E) shift from S₂ to S₃.

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Definitions:

Stripped Common Shares

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Residual Dividend Approach

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Debt/Equity Ratio

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