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Jared Nutter
on Nov 17, 2024
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If the government imposes a $3 tax in a market, the equilibrium price will rise by $3.
Equilibrium Price
The price at which the quantity of a product demanded by consumers and the quantity supplied by producers are equal.
Government Tax
Required payments to the government, deducted from workers' salaries and company earnings, or applied to the prices of specific items, services, and activities.
- Become proficient in understanding the modifications in market equilibrium caused by taxation, focusing on shifts in consumer surplus, producer surplus, and government finances.
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Learning Objectives
- Become proficient in understanding the modifications in market equilibrium caused by taxation, focusing on shifts in consumer surplus, producer surplus, and government finances.