Question 1
The imposition of an excise tax will cause the least burden on consumers when demand is
◦ unit elastic.
◦ vertical.
◦ elastic.
◦ perfectly elastic.
◦ perfectly inelastic.
Question 2
The "economic incidence" of an excise tax illustrates
◦ the economic costs associated with avoiding the tax.
◦ the political process for implementing a tax.
◦ who bears the burden of the tax.
◦ who is legally responsible for paying it to the government.
◦ the legislative process through which it must be passed.