Suppose the supply curve becomes more inelastic, but nothing else changes.This implies that the deadweight loss of a tax will be smaller.

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If the supply curve becomes more inelastic, it means that producers are less responsive to changes in price. Therefore, if a tax is imposed on the good or service, the producers will bear a greater burden of the tax and will be less likely to reduce their output or supply. This reduces the deadweight loss of the tax.

Suppose the Supply Curve Becomes More Inelastic, but Nothing Else