Refer to the graph shown. Assume the market is initially in equilibrium at point j in the graph but the imposition of a per-unit tax on this product shifts the supply curve up from S0 to S1. The lost consumer surplus of this tax is equal to the area:
A. hji.
B. cdjh.
C. deij.
D. cehi.
Answer: B
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