Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
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Chapter 12 - Part IV - The Design of the Tax System - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 254: 2

Answer

c. \$20, \$20

Work Step by Step

Upon raising the price to \$80, Bob will not be willing to take the lessons anymore. Thus, Andy loses a surplus of \$20 from this transaction (producer surplus of $60 - 50 = 10$ and consumer surplus of $70 - 60 = 10$), which is the deadweight loss. Only one lesson will be given, in this case to Carl. Therefore, the tax revenue totals \$20.
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