HOW DOEAS AN INCREASE IN THE RATE OF EXCISE DUTY SHIFT THE SUPPLY CURVE AND WHY

The answer given by karan is correct. An increase in excise duty imposed by the government will result in an increase in the cost of production of the supplier. An increase in cost will result in a fall in the supply of the product and hence, will shift its supply curve leftwards

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rise in rate of excise duty will increase the cost of production thus decreasing the profit margin which will discourage the producer to supply
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