Why Are the Poor Given Little Weight in the Measure

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why are the poor given little weight in the measure of consumer surplus?

• A) The poor don't tend to vote.
• B) Many of the poor receive welfare payments.
• C) The poor don't produce many goods.
• D) The poor have little income.

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