If the supply of a product is perfectly elastic and demand is downsloping, an excise tax of $2 per unit will increase price by:
A. more than $2.
B. less than $2.
C. $2 and increase equilibrium output.
D. $2 and reduce equilibrium output.
Answer: D
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