Several politicians have proposed a "guzzler" tax that would be added to the cost of few-miles-per-gallon vehicles. If enacted, this tax would most likely

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The "guzzler" tax on few-miles-per-gallon vehicles would make these vehicles more expensive to produce or sell, effectively decreasing the supply of such vehicles. This is represented by an inward shift of the supply curve for these automobiles. The tax does not directly affect the overall demand for oil, nor does it inherently change the equilibrium price or output without considering demand-side effects.

Several Politicians Have Proposed a "Guzzler" Tax That Would Be