In the supply and demand framework, when a tax is imposed on buyers of a product, which curve experiences a downward shift equal to the tax amount per unit?

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30 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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When a tax is levied on buyers, it effectively reduces their willingness to pay, causing the demand curve to shift downward by the amount of the tax per unit. This reflects a decrease in demand at every price level.

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