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Assuming a normal upward-sloping supply curve and downward-sloping demand curve, if the government imposes a $5 excise tax on leather shoes and collects the tax from the suppliers, the price of leather shoes will: a) increase by more than $5. b) increase by $5 c) increase, but we cannot determine by how much. d) increase by less than $5.

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Option D......increase by less than $5

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