Question 1

Exhibit 7-6 1,society suffers a deadweight loss equal to area: A) C + D + F. B) A + B + E. C) E + F. D) E only." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Refer to Exhibit 7-6.If the market is in equilibrium and then the government imposes a price floor equal to P1,society suffers a deadweight loss equal to area:

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A)  C + D + F.
B)  A + B + E.
C)  E + F.
D)  E only.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The difference between the value of a good to consumers and its price is known as:

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A)   demand.
B)   marginal utility.
C)   total utility.
D)   consumer surplus.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Exhibit 7-9  Refer to Exhibit 7-9.The amount of tax revenue after the tax is area:

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A)   a + b + d + f
B)   b + d
C)   c + e
D)   d + e + fE) All of the above
F) A) and C) B

Question 4

Other things being equal,the more elastic demand is:

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A)   the lower the deadweight loss is resulting from the imposition of a particular tax on a product.
B)   the greater the deadweight loss is resulting from the imposition of a particular tax on a product.
C)   the greater the fraction is of the burden of the tax borne by consumers.
D)   the greater the tax revenue collected by the government is.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Exhibit 7-9  Refer to Exhibit 7-9.The amount of producer surplus after the tax is area:

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A)   f
B)   a
C)   b + d
D)   b + c + d + eE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The deadweight loss from a tax is the reduction in producer and consumer surplus minus the tax revenue transferred to the government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Exhibit 7-11  Refer to Exhibit 7-11.The producer surplus before the price ceiling is area:

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A)   f
B)   a + b + d + f
C)   d
D)   d + e + fE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is true?

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A)   Once the equilibrium price and output is reached, all the mutually beneficial trade opportunities between suppliers and demanders will have taken place, and the sum of consumer and producer surplus is maximized.
B)   The deadweight loss of a tax is the difference between the lost consumer and producer surplus and the tax revenue generated.
C)   Those goods that are heavily taxed often have a relatively inelastic demand curve in the short run, so that the burden falls mainly on the buyer, and the deadweight loss to society is smaller than if the demand curve was more elastic.
D)   All of the above are true.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

If the government wanted a tax to raise a great deal of revenue but not burden producers much,it would want to tax an industry with

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A)   elastic supply and demand curves.
B)   inelastic supply and demand curves.
C)   inelastic supply and elastic demand.
D)   elastic supply and inelastic demand.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Total welfare gains from trade to the economy can be measured:

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A)   as the sum of consumer and producer surpluses.
B)   as the difference between producer surplus and consumer surplus.
C)   as the sum of consumer and producer surpluses minus taxes
D)   as the net gain in consumer surplus that results from an action that alters a market equilibrium.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A deadweight loss occurs as a result of a per-unit tax because:

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A)   the government spends tax dollars less efficiently than do private citizens.
B)   there is a decline in output for units for which the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost.
C)   taxes cause an overproduction of output relative to the socially efficient level or production.
D)   a surplus is created.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

If the government wanted a tax to reduce the quantity exchanged a large amount but not raise much in tax revenue,it would want to tax an industry with

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A)   elastic supply and demand curves.
B)   inelastic supply and demand curves.
C)   inelastic supply and elastic demand.
D)   elastic supply and inelastic demand.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

Exhibit 7-14
  Refer to Exhibit 7-14.Identify the areas of consumer and producer surplus when a price ceiling equal to $10 is imposed.

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Question 14

The net loss to society from a tax on a product can be measured as:

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A)   the loss in consumer surplus.
B)   the loss in producer surplus.
C)   the loss in both consumer and producer surplus.
D)   the difference between the loss in consumer and producer surplus and the gain in tax revenue.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Exhibit 7-13  Refer to Exhibit 7-13.Under this deficiency payment program,the deadweight loss is:

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A)   f
B)   e
C)   g
D)   e + gE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

If Stephanie buys a laptop for $700 and the maximum she would have paid was $1,000,which of the following is true?

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A)   Stephanie received consumer surplus of $1,000.
B)   Stephanie received producer surplus of $700.
C)   Stephanie received a consumer surplus of $700.
D)   Stephanie received a consumer surplus of $300.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Exhibit 7-12  Refer to Exhibit 7-12.Consumer surplus before the price floor is area

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A)   a
B)   a + b + c
C)   e + f
D)   a + b + eE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

If the world supply of diamonds increases,the market price of diamonds decreases,and the consumer surplus derived by diamond consumers increases.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

If the government provides a subsidy in one industry and raises the tax revenue by taxing another industry,would,other things equal,cause welfare costs in both industries.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Exhibit 7-14
  Refer to Exhibit 7-14.Identify the deadweight loss in the above diagram when a price floor equal to $30 is imposed.

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Exam 7: Market Efficiency and Welfare

Exhibit 7-6 Refer to Exhibit 7-6.If the market is in equilibrium and then the government imposes a price floor equal to P1,society suffers a deadweight loss equal to area:

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The difference between the value of a good to consumers and its price is known as:

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Exhibit 7-9 Refer to Exhibit 7-9.The amount of tax revenue after the tax is area:

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Other things being equal,the more elastic demand is:

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Exhibit 7-9 Refer to Exhibit 7-9.The amount of producer surplus after the tax is area:

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The deadweight loss from a tax is the reduction in producer and consumer surplus minus the tax revenue transferred to the government.

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Exhibit 7-11 Refer to Exhibit 7-11.The producer surplus before the price ceiling is area:

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Which of the following is true?

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If the government wanted a tax to raise a great deal of revenue but not burden producers much,it would want to tax an industry with

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Total welfare gains from trade to the economy can be measured:

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A deadweight loss occurs as a result of a per-unit tax because:

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If the government wanted a tax to reduce the quantity exchanged a large amount but not raise much in tax revenue,it would want to tax an industry with

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Exhibit 7-14 Refer to Exhibit 7-14.Identify the areas of consumer and producer surplus when a price ceiling equal to $10 is imposed.

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The net loss to society from a tax on a product can be measured as:

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Exhibit 7-13 Refer to Exhibit 7-13.Under this deficiency payment program,the deadweight loss is:

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If Stephanie buys a laptop for $700 and the maximum she would have paid was $1,000,which of the following is true?

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Exhibit 7-12 Refer to Exhibit 7-12.Consumer surplus before the price floor is area

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If the world supply of diamonds increases,the market price of diamonds decreases,and the consumer surplus derived by diamond consumers increases.

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If the government provides a subsidy in one industry and raises the tax revenue by taxing another industry,would,other things equal,cause welfare costs in both industries.

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Exhibit 7-14 Refer to Exhibit 7-14.Identify the deadweight loss in the above diagram when a price floor equal to $30 is imposed.

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Exhibit 7-6 Refer to Exhibit 7-6.If the market is in equilibrium and then the government imposes a price floor equal to P₁,society suffers a deadweight loss equal to area:

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