-The Above Figure Shows the Supply Curves in Four Different

question 163

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows the supply curves in four different markets.If each of the markets has an identical downward sloping demand curve and the same tax is levied on suppliers,which market would produce the largest amount of deadweight loss?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) A and D

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