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Naomi Guerra
on Dec 17, 2024
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A tax on insulin is likely to cause a very large deadweight loss to society.
Deadweight Loss
The decrease in economic productivity that happens when a free market does not reach an equilibrium state for a particular good or service.
Insulin
A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.
- Familiarize oneself with the concept of deadweight loss prompted by taxation and its effect on the operational efficiency of markets.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the concept of deadweight loss prompted by taxation and its effect on the operational efficiency of markets.