In Which of the Following Instances Would the Deadweight Loss

question 33

Multiple Choice

In which of the following instances would the deadweight loss of the tax on cartons of cigarettes increase by a factor of 9?

• A)The tax on cartons of cigarettes increases from $10 to $11.11.
• B)The tax on cartons of cigarettes increases from $10 to $20.
• C)The tax on cartons of cigarettes increases from $10 to $30.
• D)The tax on cartons of cigarettes increases from $10 to $90.

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Definitions:

Revocation

The official cancellation or withdrawal of an offer, agreement, or license, making it no longer valid.

Offeror Dies

A legal situation that generally results in the termination of an offer when the person making the offer passes away before acceptance, affecting contract formation.

Insanity Of Offeror

A legal defense where the validity of a contract is questioned due to the mental capability of the party making the offer at the time of agreement.

Counter-Offer

An offer made in response to another's offer, effectively rejecting the original offer and presenting a new one for consideration.