A tax placed on a good that is a necessity for consumers will likely generate a tax burden that a. falls entirely on sellers b. falls more heavily on buyers c. is evenly distributed between buyers and sellers d. falls more heavily on sellers

When a tax is imposed on a good, the distribution of the tax burden between buyers and sellers depends primarily on the **elasticity** of both demand and supply for that good. - **Elasticity of Demand**: A good is considered a necessity if its demand is **inelastic**, meaning that consumers will continue to buy roughly the same amount even if the price increases. - **Elasticity of Supply**: If the supply is relatively more elastic or inelastic, it affects how much of the tax burden sellers can bear. For a **necessary good**, the **demand is inelastic**. This means consumers are less sensitive to price changes and will continue purchasing the good even if its price rises due to the tax. As a result, **buyers will bear a larger portion of the tax burden** because they cannot easily reduce their quantity demanded in response to the tax-induced price increase. **Answer:** **b. falls more heavily on buyers**