Exhibit 19-6 ​ Refer to Exhibit 19-6. Let S₁ Be the Supply Curve

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 19-6 ​

Refer to Exhibit 19-6. Let S₁ be the supply curve of a producer. If S₂ is the supply curve of the same producer after the government imposes a per-unit tax, the share of the tax paid by the producer as compared to the share of the tax paid by consumers will be

A) greater if D₁ is the demand curve facing the producer.
B) greater if D₂ is the demand curve facing the producer.
C) the same regardless of which demand curve the firm faces.
D) less if D₂ is the demand curve facing the producer.