Which of the following is true of deadweight loss?

a. It occurs when taxes are imposed on a market
b. It occurs when there is a surplus in a market.
c. It occurs when there is a shortage in an economy.
d. It occurs when there is a budget deficit in an economy.


a. It occurs when taxes are imposed on a market

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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