If the government imposes a tax on each aluminum can sold,payable by consumers when they purchase the item,then,in the market for goods sold in aluminum cans,the

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Imposing a tax on aluminum cans will increase the cost for consumers, leading to a decrease in demand. This will cause the demand curve to shift to the left. The supply curve is not directly affected by the tax as it is payable by consumers, not producers.

If the Government Imposes a Tax on Each Aluminum Can