Suppose X Is an Inferior Good

question 6

True/False

Suppose x is an inferior good.Then we will overestimate the deadweight loss from taxes on consumption good x if we use the uncompensated demand curve rather than the marginal willingness to pay (or compensated demand) curve.

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