Asked by Daniel Volante on Apr 29, 2024
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Refer to Figure 4.6. If price goes from equilibrium to P1, producer surplus changes by the area
A) E - C.
B) C + E
C) E + F.
D) B - F.
Producer Surplus
The difference between the amount producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive.
Equilibrium
A state in which market supply and demand balance each other, resulting in stable prices.
Market
Any structured exchange where buyers and sellers interact to trade goods, services, or information.
- Assess how price changes affect surplus and market efficiency.
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KP
khala phillipsApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Producer surplus is the area above the supply curve but below the price level. When price increases from the equilibrium to P1, the producer surplus increases by the areas E + F.
Learning Objectives
- Assess how price changes affect surplus and market efficiency.
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