Figure 4-18 Figure 4-18 shows the market for cigarettes. The government plans to impose a per-unit tax in this market.
-Refer to Figure 4-18. As a result of the tax, is there a loss in producer surplus?

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Figure 4-18  Figure 4-18 shows the market for cigarettes. The government plans to impose a per-unit tax in this market.
-Refer to Figure 4-18. As a result of the tax, is there a loss in producer surplus?

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The imposition of a tax typically results in a loss of producer surplus because producers sell fewer units and receive a lower effective price after the tax is deducted.

Figure 4-18 Figure 4-18 Shows the Market for Cigarettes