-If the firm in the figure above is unregulated, the deadweight loss will be
A) zero.
B) $1,800.
C) $3,200.
D) $16,200.

Question

-If the firm in the figure above is unregulated, the deadweight loss will be
A) zero. 
B) $1,800. 
C) $3,200. 
D) $16,200.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The deadweight loss in an unregulated monopoly is the loss of economic efficiency when the quantity of a good produced is less than the socially optimal level. The figure likely shows a monopoly pricing above marginal cost, leading to a deadweight loss of $3,200.

-If the Firm in the Figure Above Is Unregulated, the Deadweight