The Difference Between the Willingness to Pay for a Good

question 41

Multiple Choice

The difference between the willingness to pay for a good and the amount that is paid to get it is also known as

• A) consumer expenditure.
• B) surplus spending.
• C) consumer benefit.
• D) producer profit.
• E) consumer surplus.

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