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Chapter 7, Problem 9P
To determine
(a)
The area of
To determine
(b)
The area of consumer surplus and producer surplus if the $T tax is imposed.
To determine
(c)
The deadweight cost of the tax.
To determine
(d)
The tax revenue which is raised from the tax.
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