Donna runs an inn and charges $300 a night fora room, which equals her cost. Sam, Harry, andBill are three potential customers willing to pay$500, $325, and $250, respectively. When thegovernment levies a tax on innkeepers of $50 pernight of occupancy, Donna raises her price to $350.The deadweight loss of the tax isa. $25.b. $50.c. $100.d. $150.

Donna runs an inn and charges $300 a night fora room, which equals her cost. Sam, Harry, andBill are three potential customers willing to pay$500, $325, and $250, respectively. When thegovernment levies a tax on innkeepers of $50 pernight of occupancy, Donna raises her price to $350.The deadweight loss of the tax isa. $25.b. $50.c. $100.d. $150.

Principles of Microeconomics

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Chapter6: Supply, Demand And Government Policies

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