If a small unit tax is imposed on this market, the effect of this tax on the price suppliers receive will be greatest when:
a. d is small and b is large

b. d and b are both small.
c. d and b are both large.
d. d is large and b is small.


a

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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