Which of the Following Events Always Would Increase the Size

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events always would increase the size of the deadweight loss that arises from the tax on gasoline?

• A)The demand for gasoline becomes more inelastic.
• B)The slope of the supply curve for gasoline becomes steeper.
• C)The amount of the tax per gallon of gasoline increases.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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