Use the Following to Answer Question

question 40

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Lunch) Use Table: figure Lunch.This table shows market demand for picnic lunches for people taking all-day rafting trips on the river.Suppose that the marginal cost and average cost of each lunch are a constant $4 for all firms in the market.What is deadweight loss in this market in the long run?

• A)$0
• B)$4
• C)$180
• D)$360

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Definitions:

Income Tax Expense

The amount of expense recognized in a given period for taxes on profits, reflecting the expected cash outflow to tax entities.

Loss Carryback

A tax provision that allows businesses to apply a net operating loss to past tax years in order to receive a tax refund.

Income Before Taxes

The amount of income a company generates before accounting for income taxes, often used to assess the profitability of a company excluding tax expenses.

Income Tax Rate

The proportion of an entity's income that is subjected to taxation.