EV Buyers in the U.S. Get Tax Credit Until September 30

The government has granted a tax credit to buyers of new EVs up to $7,500 for binding contracts signed before or on September 30.—npr.org

 

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the story.

Given that dealers have ample inventories of unsold new EVs, what is the likely elasticity of supply?

If the supply of new EVs is perfectly elastic, how will the tax credit change the price of EVs?

The tax credit will ____________ the price by ____________.

How will the tax credit change the quantity of new EVs traded in September and October?

The tax credit will ___________ the price and ___________ the quantity of EVs traded in September and ___________ the quantity of EV’s traded in October.

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