In Figure 33.4, what is the burden of the tax on workers?

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The burden of the tax on workers is the difference between the wage they receive before and after the tax. In this case, the wage reduction for workers is the difference between W₃ and W_2., as shown by the shift from the initial supply curve S1 to S2. Therefore, the correct answer is B.