Suppose the Demand Curve and the Supply Curve in a Market

question 199

Essay

Suppose the demand curve and the supply curve in a market are both linear, and suppose the price elasticity of supply is 0.5. Will the deadweight loss from a $3 tax per unit be larger if the price elasticity of demand is 0.3 or if the price elasticity of demand is 0.7?

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