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  The figure shows the supply curve (S)  and the demand curve (D)  for college education. The external benefit from college education is $6,000 per student per year and is constant. -In the figure above, with no government involvement and if the colleges are competitive, what is the deadweight loss? A)  $12 billion per year B)  $6 billion per year C)  $4 billion per year D)  zero The figure shows the supply curve (S) and the demand curve (D) for college education. The external benefit from college education is $6,000 per student per year and is constant.
-In the figure above, with no government involvement and if the colleges are competitive, what is the deadweight loss?


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