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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 11

9708Methods and effects of government intervention in markets

An indirect tax is imposed on good X. Which situation is most likely to result in producers bearing a higher burden of the tax?

  1. Aprice elasticity of demand is elastic
  2. Bprice elasticity of demand is inelastic
  3. Cprice elasticity of supply is elastic
  4. Dprice elasticity of supply is inelastic

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Correct answer: A. price elasticity of demand is elastic

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