Since the supply of undeveloped land is relatively inelastic a tax on undeveloped land would generate ?
Correct answer: D. a small deadweight loss and the burden of the tax would fall on the landlord
- A. a small deadweight loss and the burden of the tax would fall on the renter
- B. a large deadweight loss and the burden of the tax would fall on the landlora
- C. a large deadweight loss and the burden of the tax would fall on the renter.
- D. a small deadweight loss and the burden of the tax would fall on the landlord
Explanation
With relatively inelastic supply, the quantity of land changes little, so the tax creates a small deadweight loss. Landlords bear most of the burden because they cannot substantially reduce the supply of undeveloped land.
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