Refer to Scenario 8-3 $$Q ^ { D } = 200 - ( P + T )$$

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Essay

Refer to Scenario 8-3. Suppose that a tax of T is placed on buyers so that the demand curve becomes:
$$Q ^ { D } = 200 - ( P + T )$$ If T = 40, how much will be the deadweight loss from this tax?

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