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question 231

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Softella
-(Figure: Softella) Refer to the figure. The figure shows a market for medicated tissues. Assume that the only use for these tissues is to wipe and clean one's hands thus preventing germs from spreading to other people. If the government were to subsidize the users of these tissues, what is the dollar amount of deadweight loss that would be removed from this market?

• A) $1,600
• B) $2,800
• C) $5,600
• D) $800

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Definitions:

Payoff Matrix

A table that shows the potential outcomes of different strategies in a decision-making process, typically used in game theory to analyze interactions between multiple players.

Duopoly

A market structure where only two sellers compete directly against each other, offering similar goods or services.

Collude

When two or more entities, often companies, agree to work together secretly, especially in an illegal or deceitful way, to deceive, mislead, or defraud others of their legal rights, or to obtain an unfair advantage.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.