Explain the Three Basic Questions Fundamental to All Economies and Provide

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Essay

Explain the three basic questions fundamental to all economies and provide explanations for each question for both resource allocation systems.

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Definitions:

Total Consumer Surplus

The total benefit received by consumers in a market transaction, measured as the difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high the price of a good or service can be charged, usually intended to protect consumers.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, typically illustrated as the area above the supply curve and below the market price.