Identify whether the statements about the economics of taxes are true or false. the incidence of a tax is determined by which group (buyers or sellers) must actually pay the government. when demand is inelastic and supply is elastic, the burden of a tax falls mainly on producers. when demand is elastic and supply is inelastic, the burden of a tax falls mainly on consumers. an excise tax can distort incentives and create missed opportunities for mutually beneficial transactions.

Telecom co. enters into a two-year contract with a customer to provide wireless service (voice and data) for $40 per month. to induce customers, telecom co. provides a free phone. telecom co. normally sells the phone on a stand-alone basis for $200. telecom co. also charges the customer a one-time activation fee of $35.which of the following is true? a) there are two distinct performance obligations: the voice service and the data service b) the free phone constitutes as a marketing expense c) the activation fee is a separate performance obligationd) there are two distinct performance obligations: the wireless services and the phone