Comment Comment by lenzm > Deadweight loss happens when a person who is willing to pay more is charged less than the amount they're willing to pay.> Tom is willing to pay $6 for coffee and the shop only charges him $4, the deadweight loss is $2.That is a consumer surplus, not deadweight loss. parent lenzm 4 years ago
> Tom is willing to pay $6 for coffee and the shop only charges him $4, the deadweight loss is $2.
That is a consumer surplus, not deadweight loss.