If the elasticities of demand for alcohol, tobacco and gasoline are low and the elasticities of supply are high, then the burden of these taxes (excise taxes) falls more heavily on buyers than on sellers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

TRUE

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A group price discriminator sells its product in Florida for three times the price it sets in New York

Assuming the firm faces the same constant marginal cost in each market and the price elasticity of demand in New York is -2.0, the demand in Florida A) has an elasticity of -6.0. B) is more price elastic than the demand in New York. C) has an elasticity of -1.2. D) has an elasticity of -0.67.

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