EBK ECONOMICS: PRINCIPLES AND POLICY
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Author: Blinder
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Chapter 17, Problem 3TY
(a)
To determine
The
(b)
To determine
The equilibrium price and equilibrium quantity after imposing tax.
(c)
To determine
Impact of imposing tax on producer and consumer.
(d)
To determine
Impact of tax imposed on producer and shift into consumers.
(e)
To determine
The excess burden of tax.
(f)
To determine
The impact of imposing tax on consumption and its outcome.
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