When a unit tax of $1 is levied on a product

A. the consumer pays part of the $1 and the producer pays the rest.
B. the entire $1 is paid by the producer.
C. both the consumer and producer pay $1 each.
D. the entire $1 is paid by the consumer.


Answer: A

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