A Deadweight Loss Occurs as a Result of a Per-Unit

question 11

Multiple Choice

A deadweight loss occurs as a result of a per-unit tax because:

• A)​the government spends tax dollars less efficiently than do private citizens.
• B)​there is a decline in output for units for which the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost.
• C)​taxes cause an overproduction of output relative to the socially efficient level or production.
• D)​a surplus is created.

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