The Attempt to Capture Consumer Surplus, Producer Surplus, or Economic

question 217

Multiple Choice

The attempt to capture consumer surplus, producer surplus, or economic profit is called

• A) a natural monopoly.
• B) price discrimination.
• C) rent seeking.
• D) gouging.

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