Monopolists that are able to perfectly price discriminate generate the most deadweight losses.

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Monopolists that are able to perfectly price discriminate do not generate any deadweight loss as they charge each customer their maximum willingness to pay. This results in a higher quantity sold and greater consumer surplus, without any reduction in producer surplus. Therefore, there is no loss of economic efficiency or deadweight loss.

Monopolists That Are Able to Perfectly Price Discriminate Generate the Most