Consider the following statements about impact of tax: 1. A tax is shifted forward to consumers if the demand is inelastic relative to supply. 2. A tax is shifted backward to producers if the supply is relatively more inelastic than demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about impact of tax: 1. A tax is shifted forward to consumers if the demand is inelastic relative to supply. 2. A tax is shifted backward to producers if the supply is relatively more inelastic than demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
- Both the statements are correct with reference to tax impact on inelasticity of supply and demand.
- A tax will shift forward to consumers if the demand is inelastic relative to supply and tax will shift backward to producers if the supply is relatively more inelastic than demand.
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