In the long run, a tax placed on a perfectly competitive industry should have what effect on the entire market?

A. Not affect the total amount of the good sold.
B. Increase the total amount of the good sold.
C. Decrease the total amount of the good sold.
D. One cannot tell.


Answer: C

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