Figure 4-19 -Refer to Figure 4-19. the Figure Above Illustrates the Markets

Essay

Figure 4-19
-Refer to Figure 4-19. The figure above illustrates the markets for two goods, Good X and Good Y. Suppose an identical dollar tax is imposed on sellers in each market.
a. Compare the consumer burden and producer burden in each market. Illustrate your answer graphically.
b. If the goal of the government is to raise revenue with minimum impact to quantity consumed, in which market should the tax be imposed?
c. If the goal of the government is to discourage consumption, in which market should the tax be imposed?