The burden of a tax and the benefit of a subsidy falls mainly on consumers: O A. if the quantity demanded is relatively large in the consumer's basket. O B. if demand is inelastic. O C. if the ratio of the price elasticity of demand to the price elasticity of supply is small. O D. if the ratio of the price elasticity of demand to the price elasticity of supply is large.

The burden of a tax and the benefit of a subsidy falls mainly on consumers: O A. if the quantity demanded is relatively large in the consumer's basket. O B. if demand is inelastic. O C. if the ratio of the price elasticity of demand to the price elasticity of supply is small. O D. if the ratio of the price elasticity of demand to the price elasticity of supply is large.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter6: Supply, Demand And Government Policies

Section: Chapter Questions

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