why-does-the-final-market-situation-remain-the-same-whether-the-tax-is-imposed-o

Question

Why does the final market situation remain the same whether the tax is imposed on buyers or sellers?

Accepted Answer

The tax shifts the curves equally, resulting in the same equilibrium.

Answer

The tax only affects the sellers, not the buyers.

Answer

The tax eliminates the need for a market equilibrium.

Answer

The tax only affects the buyers, not the sellers.