Market demand is MWTP= 50 - 2Q. Market supply is MC = 10 + 2Q. Each unit transacted results in a $4 external benefit. What is the deadweight loss from the perfectly competitive market without taxes or subsidies?

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Market demand is MWTP= 50 - 2Q. Market supply is MC = 10 + 2Q. Each unit transacted results in a $4 external benefit. What is the deadweight loss from the perfectly competitive market without taxes or subsidies?

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