Consider a market with a vertical demand curve. If the government imposes taxes on this market, the tax burden: Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a Will be split evenly between buyers and sellers. b Will be split unevenly between buyers and sellers. Will fall entirely on buyers. Will fall entirely on sellers.

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