Asked by elena ustimchuk on Jul 21, 2024

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If the demand for a product is perfectly inelastic and supply is upsloping, a $1 excise tax per unit on suppliers will

A) raise price by $1.
B) not raise price at all.
C) raise price by more than $1.
D) raise price by less than $1.

Perfectly Inelastic

Describes a situation where the quantity demanded or supplied does not change despite changes in price.

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of specific goods and services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline.

  • Learn the consequences of elasticity on the application of excise taxes.
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shasha ruslanJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When demand is perfectly inelastic, consumers are willing to pay any price for the product. Therefore, suppliers can pass the entire $1 excise tax onto consumers, raising the price by $1.