Does a tax on buyers affect the supply curve?

A. Yes, it shifts to the right by the amount of the tax.
B. Yes, it shifts to the left by the amount of the tax.
C. Yes, it shifts up by the amount of the tax.
D. No, there is change in the quantity supplied, but the supply curve does not move.


Answer: D

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