Use the figure below illustrating the impact of an excise tax to answer the following question(s).
Figure 4-6
-Refer to Figure 4-6. The amount of the actual tax burden paid by consumers and producers is
A) $1.00 for consumers and $.50 for producers
B) $1.00 for consumers and $1.00 for producers.
C) $.25 for consumers and $.75 for producers.
D) $.50 for consumers and $.50 for producers.

Question

Use the figure below illustrating the impact of an excise tax to answer the following question(s).
Figure 4-6 
-Refer to Figure 4-6. The amount of the actual tax burden paid by consumers and producers is
A) $1.00 for consumers and $.50 for producers 
B) $1.00 for consumers and $1.00 for producers. 
C) $.25 for consumers and $.75 for producers. 
D) $.50 for consumers and $.50 for producers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tax burden is split equally between consumers and producers, with each paying $0.50.

Use the Figure Below Illustrating the Impact of an Excise