Refer to the graph shown. Assume the market is initially in equilibrium at point b in the graph but the imposition of a per-unit tax on this product shifts the supply curve up from S₀ to S₁. The lost producer surplus of this tax is equal to the area: A) P₁(P₂ − t)ab. B) P₁P₂cb. C) abc. D) bcd.

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The Answer of Refer to the graph shown. Assume the market is initially in equilibrium at point b in the graph but the imposition of a per-unit tax on this product shifts the supply curve up from S₀ to S₁. The lost producer surplus of this tax is equal to the area: A) P₁(P₂ − t)ab. B) P₁P₂cb. C) abc. D) bcd.

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