Figure 4-9



Refer to . The market for gasoline was initially in equilibrium at point b and a $.40 excise tax is illustrated. Which of the following states the actual burden of the tax?

a.

$.20 for buyers and $.20 for sellers

b.

$.30 for buyers and $.10 for sellers

c.

The entire $.40 falls on sellers.

d.

The entire $.40 falls on buyers.

a

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