A-LevelEconomicsElasticityMay/June 2018Paper 1 Q141 Mark
A government wishes to impose a tax on a good so that the producer and not the consumer pays most of the tax. Which type of elasticity would it be best for the good to have to achieve this aim?
Ahigh price elasticity of demand
Blow price elasticity of demand
Ctotally inelastic price elasticity of demand
Dunitary price elasticity of demand
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is A: high price elasticity of demand
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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