Which of the Following Leads to a Deadweight Loss

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which of the following leads to a deadweight loss?
i.competition
ii.taxes
iii.consumer surplus
iv.monopoly

• A) ii only
• B) iii and iv
• C) i and ii
• D) ii and iv
• E) i, ii, and iii

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

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A theory that suggests people are motivated to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by inconsistencies between their beliefs and their actions.

Balance Model

A theoretical framework for understanding how different elements within a system maintain a state of equilibrium or balance.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

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