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Re:Unsolved problems in economics by wbsss4412 on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:06AM (#31411804)
Deadweight loss refers to a net reduction in consumer+producer surplus within the economy.

It has nothing to do with the everyday meaning of the term “deadweight”.

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Re:Unsolved problems in economics by ttfkam on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:27AM (#31412118)
TIL
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