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May 12, 2018 1. What did Harberger do that was novel in the study of deadweight loss triangles? That is explain why he was able to generate a large number of numerical estimates of the deadweight losses from distortionary poli- cies whereas previous researchers found the potential measurements of theory to be either too difficult or not useful for policy making?

          May 12, 2018
1. What did Harberger do that was novel in the study of deadweight loss
triangles? That is explain why he was able to generate a large number
of numerical estimates of the deadweight losses from distortionary poli-
cies whereas previous researchers found the potential measurements of
theory to be either too difficult or not useful for policy making?

May 12, 2018
1. What did Harberger do that was novel in the study of deadweight loss
triangles? That is explain why he was able to generate a large number
of numerical estimates of the deadweight losses from distortionary poli-
cies whereas previous researchers found the potential measurements of
theory to be either too difficult or not useful for policy making?

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Principles of Economics

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Deadweight loss triangles, also known as excess burden or allocative inefficiency, refer to the loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium quantity of a good or service is not at the optimal level. This loss is typically caused by distortions in Show more…

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May 12, 2018 What did Harberger do that was novel in the study of deadweight loss triangles? That is, explain why he was able to generate a large number of numerical estimates of the deadweight losses from distortionary policies, whereas previous researchers found the potential measurements of theory to be either too difficult or not useful for policymaking.