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SGallaher96

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The above figure shows supply and demand curves for milk. In an effort to help farms, the government passes a law that establishes a $3 per gallon price support, but allows farmers to decide how much milk to produce. The government then provides a deficiency payment to guarantee that the farmers receive $3 per gallon. The welfare loss of this price support is
◦ f + g.
◦ f + g + h + i + j.
◦ j.
◦ b + c.


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kwoodring

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The above figure shows supply and demand curves for milk. If the government passes a $2 per gallon specific tax, the welfare loss will equal
◦ c + g.
◦ f + g.
◦ j.
◦ b + c + f + g.




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The above figure shows supply and demand curves for milk. Suppose that the government passes a $2 per gallon subsidy. The deadweight loss resulting from this policy will be
◦ f + g.
◦ j.
◦ b + c + f + g.
◦ c + g.






 

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