Refer to the Graph Shown

question 82

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 welfare loss triangle from this tax is represented by area:

• A)cfg.
• B)beg.
• C)abc.
• D)abdc.

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