How Is the Deadweight Loss of a Tax Affected by the Elasticities

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Essay

How is the deadweight loss of a tax affected by the elasticities of demand and supply?

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Definitions:

Upright Stance

The ability to stand or walk on two legs with the spine perpendicular to the ground, characteristic of humans and some other species.

Jawless Fish

Fish with a skeleton of cartilage, no fins or jaws; a lamprey or hagfish.

Wiggling

Moving with short, quick movements from side to side or up and down, often seen in small creatures or as a way to adjust position.