Practice mode Prices, Wages & Taxes

When does the burden of a tax fall more heavily on sellers?

Correct answer A. When demand is elastic and supply is inelastic

Explanation

If buyers can easily switch away (elastic demand) while sellers cannot easily cut output (inelastic supply), sellers end up absorbing most of the tax.

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