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Deadweight loss __________.

Is the welfare gain that society experiences when the amount of a good that is produced is more than the market equilibrium quantity.

The sum of Consumer Surplus and Producer Surplus.

Is the welfare loss that society experiences when the amount of a good that is produced is less than the competitive market equilibrium quantity.

Is the result of allocative efficiency.

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Deadweight loss is **the welfare loss that society experiences when the amount of a good that is produced is less than the competitive market equilibrium quantity.**

This condition typically arises from market distortions such as taxes, subsidies, or price controls, leading to an inefficient allocation of resources and a decrease in total welfare.

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