In terms of the diagram below, discuss the welfare implications of a specific excise  tax, ie, the fixed amount of tax per unit of a good. Image is attached.

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In terms of the diagram below, discuss the welfare implications of a specific excise 
tax, ie, the fixed amount of tax per unit of a good. Image is attached.

 

P
P2
P1
PO
tax
Q2 Q1
S2 = S1+tax
$1
D
Q
Transcribed Image Text:P P2 P1 PO tax Q2 Q1 S2 = S1+tax $1 D Q
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