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1 markPublic Economics › Taxation: incidence and efficiency › Tax incidenceModerateabout 2 min

JNU SSS 2020 Question 26: Taxation: incidence and efficiency

The demand function QdQ_dQd​=35000-5P and the supply function of a firm Ms. Sulekhs Ltd. is QsQ_sQs​=20000+20P. What will be impact on the quantity demanded and price when government imposes specific sales tax ₹ 10.00 per unit and Lump Sum tax ₹ 2000.

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The demand function Q_d =35000-5P and the supply function of a firm Ms. Sulekhs Ltd. is Qₛ =20000+20P. What will be impact on the quantity demanded and price when government imposes specific sales tax ₹ 10.00 per unit and Lump Sum tax ₹ 2000. (A) 509 (B) 608 (C) 1200 (D) 609

Also written as: The demand function Q_d =35000-5P and the supply function of a firm Ms. Sulekhs Ltd. is Q_s =20000+20P. What will be impact on the quantity demanded and price when government imposes specific sales tax ₹ 10.00 per unit and Lump Sum tax ₹ 2000.

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This question is on Tax incidence, part of Taxation: incidence and efficiency in Public Economics.

Who actually bears a tax, whoever the law makes pay.

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