Asked by Alyssa Noriega on Jul 28, 2024
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Refer to Figure 10.4.1 above. The loss of consumer surplus equals:
A) area A.
B) area A - B
C) area A + B
D) area A + B + C
Consumer Surplus
The disparity between what consumers are prepared and capable of paying for a product or service, and what they end up paying in reality.
Loss
The negative financial result from an investment or business operations, where expenses exceed revenues.
- Scrutinize the ramifications of monopolist price setting on the additional benefits to consumers and producers.
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Norma BejaranoJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The loss of consumer surplus is represented by the areas A + B, as these are the areas above the new price level and below the demand curve, indicating the surplus consumers no longer receive after the price increase.
Learning Objectives
- Scrutinize the ramifications of monopolist price setting on the additional benefits to consumers and producers.