in a situation where demand is perfectly elastic , imposition of tax on a commodity

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2007

in a situation where demand is perfectly elastic , imposition of tax on a commodity to raise its price will result in

  • A. consumers increasing their demand for the product
  • B. consumers' demand for the product remaining unchanged
  • C. consumers shifting completely to substitute products
  • D. suppliers increasing the supply of the product

Correct Answer: C. consumers shifting completely to substitute products



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