Practice mode Prices, Wages & Taxes

What happens when a tax is imposed on a good?

Correct answer D. An increase in the price buyers pay, a decrease in the price sellers receive, and a decrease in the quantity sold

Explanation

A tax drives a wedge between the two prices: buyers pay more, sellers keep less after tax, and the quantity traded falls below the original equilibrium.

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