Multiple Choice
In the long run,the greater burden of a specific tax will usually be absorbed by
A) consumers.
B) the party consumers or producers with the more elastic demand/supply curve.
C) the party with the least elastic demand/supply curve.
D) shareholders and employees of the firm in the form of reduced dividends and wages.
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