In the situation of the artisan in the previous question, assume that the artisan has a fairly accurate estimate of the customer's willingness to pay for each unit, and sets the lump sum fee just low enough that the customer decides to pay it. Remember that we are only assessing the artisan's transactions with one customer. In this case, what will be the deadweight loss and the distribution of surplus?

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1. In the situation of the artisan in the previous question, assume that the artisan has a fairly accurate estimate of the customer's willingness to pay for each unit, and sets the lump sum fee just low enough that the customer decides to pay it. Remember that we are only assessing the artisan's transactions with one customer. In this case, what will be the deadweight loss and the distribution of surplus?