Multiple Choice
In the absence of taxes,Janet would prefer to purchase a large sport utility vehicle (SUV) .The government has recently decided to place a $10,000 nuisance tax on SUVs.If Janet decides to purchase a small economy car as a result of the tax,which of the following statements is correct?
A) Other people who choose to purchase SUVs will incur the cost of the deadweight loss of the tax.
B) There are no deadweight losses as long as some people still choose to purchase SUVs.
C) In order to determine the magnitude of the deadweight loss,we must add the revenues from the tax to the loss in Janet's consumer surplus.
D) Janet is worse off,and her loss of welfare is part of the deadweight loss of the tax.
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