Figure 8-2
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market.
-Refer to Figure 8-2. The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is
A) $2.
B) $3.
C) $4.
D) $5.

Question

Figure 8-2
The vertical distance between points A and B represents a tax in the market. 
-Refer to Figure 8-2. The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is
A) $2. 
B) $3. 
C) $4. 
D) $5.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The per-unit burden of the tax on sellers is the vertical distance between the supply curve with tax and the supply curve without tax. This distance is $2.

Figure 8-2 the Vertical Distance Between Points a and B Represents a Represents