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nramada

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An ad valorem tax imposed on a monopolist will reduce the deadweight loss generated by the monopolist.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

An individual paying twice as much in Social Security taxes over her lifetime as another individual would receive at least twice as much in Social Security benefits.
 
  a. True b. False



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Answer to Question 1

False. The tax will further reduce the output of the monopolist contributing to a greater DWL.

Answer to Question 2

b



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