Refer to the Graph Shown

question 43

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. Assume the market is initially in equilibrium at point b in the graph but the imposition of a per-unit tax on this product shifts the supply curve up from S₀ to S₁. The lost consumer surplus of this tax is equal to the area:

• A) P₁(P₂ − t)ab.
• B) P₂P₁bc.
• C) cab.
• D) cdb.

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Product Cost Method

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Differential Cost

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