Sophie pays Sky $50 to mow her lawn every week. When the government levies a mowing tax of $10 on Sky, he raises his price to $60. Sophie continues to hire him at the higher price. What is the change in producer surplus, change in consumer surplus, and deadweight loss?
a. $0, $0, $10
b. +$10, ?$10, $0
c. $0, ?$10, $0
d. +$10, ?$10, $10
Answer: c. $0, ?$10, $0
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