When a Tax Is Placed on a Product,the Price Paid

question 229

Multiple Choice

When a tax is placed on a product,the price paid by buyers

• A)rises,and the price received by sellers rises.
• B)rises,and the price received by sellers falls.
• C)falls,and the price received by sellers rises.
• D)falls,and the price received by sellers falls.

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Definitions:

Groceries

Items of food and other household necessities that are purchased regularly for consumption.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, measuring the value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

Final Goods

Products that have been processed to their final form and are ready for use by the consumer or to be incorporated into another product.

Constant Prices

Prices that have been adjusted for inflation, allowing for the comparison of economic data over time without the effects of price level changes.