The Net Cost to Society from the Imposition of a Tax

question 84

Multiple Choice

The net cost to society from the imposition of a tax is also known as

• A) tax revenue.
• B) consumer surplus.
• C) producer surplus.
• D) deadweight loss.
• E) social welfare.

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