Questions for Chapter 7 Following figure shows the demand and supply curves in Olive Oil market ↑ Price 20 18 16 14 12 10 B 6 4 2 S D 2 4 6 10 12 14 16 Quantity a. Suppose a $3 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. What price will buyers pay for the good after the tax is imposed? How much is the burden of this tax on the buyers in this market? b. Suppose a $3 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. What is the effective price that sellers will receive for the good after the tax is imposed? c. Suppose a $4 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. How many units of this good will be sold after the tax is imposed?

Questions for Chapter 7 Following figure shows the demand and supply curves in Olive Oil market ↑ Price 20 18 16 14 12 10 B 6 4 2 S D 2 4 6 10 12 14 16 Quantity a. Suppose a $3 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. What price will buyers pay for the good after the tax is imposed? How much is the burden of this tax on the buyers in this market? b. Suppose a $3 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. What is the effective price that sellers will receive for the good after the tax is imposed? c. Suppose a $4 per-unit tax is imposed on the sellers of this good. How many units of this good will be sold after the tax is imposed?

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter3: Demand And Supply

Section: Chapter Questions

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