PricePaPb££PcQtQ*SupplyDemandQuantityThe government imposes an excise tax on the market, what is the size of the tax?A) Pa-PbB) Pa-PcC) Pb-PcD) Pb

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Price Pa Pb ££ Pc Qt Q* Supply Demand Quantity The government imposes an excise tax on the market, what is the size of the tax? A) Pa-Pb B) Pa-Pc C) Pb-Pc D) Pb