If the Demand Curve and the Supply Curve for a Good

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the demand curve and the supply curve for a good are straight lines,then the deadweight loss that results from a tariff is represented on the supply-and-demand graph by

• A)the area of one triangle.
• B)the area of one rectangle.
• C)the combined areas of two different triangles.
• D)the combined areas of two different rectangles.

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Definitions:

Downtime

The period during which an operation, system, or machine is not functional or productive.

Just-In-Time (JIT)

Continuous and forced problem solving via a focus on throughput and reduced inventory.

Inventory

A company's stock of goods, materials, and products held to fulfill future sales or production needs.

Product-Based Definition

Characterization of a product strictly in terms of its physical attributes and features.