When demand for a good is elastic, the tax burden is primarily borne by __________, while inelastic demand results in a greater burden on __________.

When demand for a good is elastic, it means that consumers are very responsive to price changes. If the price increases due to a tax, many consumers may choose to buy less or switch to alternatives, so the seller cannot easily pass on the cost of the tax. This results in the tax burden being primarily borne by the producers, as they have to absorb the higher costs to keep sales up. On the other hand, when demand is inelastic, consumers will continue to buy the good even if the price rises because they need it or have no substitutes. In this case, the tax burden falls more on consumers, as they are less likely to reduce their purchases despite the higher prices.