The deadweight loss under price discrimination in which markets are segmented is greater than that under first degree price discrimination.

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In first-degree price discrimination, each unit is sold at its individual reservation price, so there is no deadweight loss. In segmented markets, however, some consumers may be charged a higher price than their reservation price, resulting in deadweight loss.

The Deadweight Loss Under Price Discrimination in Which Markets Are