When the Price of Wood (Which Is an Input in the Production

question 113

Multiple Choice

When the price of wood (which is an input in the production of furniture) falls, the consumer surplus associated with the consumption of furniture

• A) increases.
• B) decreases.
• C) does not change.
• D) could be any of the above.

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