What Does Deadweight Loss Represent

question 22

Multiple Choice

What does deadweight loss represent

• A)the reduction in total surplus that results from a tax
• B)the loss of profit to businesses when a tax is imposed
• C)the reduction in producer surplus when a tax is placed on buyers
• D)the decline in government revenue when taxes are reduced in a market

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