ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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President Biden has proposed a $2.2 trillion Infrastructure package to repair roads and bridges. The exact source of the funds is unclear at the time of construction of this exam, but some policy analysts think that at least one part of the funding will be an increase in the federal excise tax on gasoline. Suppose the size of this increase in excise tax is written as t.
- Using a graph and equilibrium, analyze and explain the impact of this t dollars per gallon increase in excise tax on gasoline. Which of the curve(s), if any, would shift, and why? Graphically, show the new
equilibrium price and quantity (labeling it P1 and Q1). - At the new equilibrium, please determine how much of the tax increase was borne by gasoline consumers and how much was absorbed by gasoline sellers? Indicate the incidence of
taxation for both consumers and sellers on the graph and explain. - What will determine whether consumers or sellers will bear a higher relative burden of taxation? Please explain in detail.
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