If the demand for a product is perfectly inelastic, the incidence of an excise tax will be

A) entirely on the buyer.
B) mostly on the buyer.
C) entirely on the seller.
D) mostly on the seller.

Perfectly Inelastic

A situation in demand where the quantity demanded does not change regardless of any change in price. This means the demand curve is a vertical line, indicating total unresponsiveness to price changes.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods or services, such as tobacco or gasoline, often imposed to discourage consumption or generate revenue.

Incidence

Refers to the allocation or distribution of the economic impact of a particular tax among various parties.