If a Consumer Places a Value of $20 on a Particular

question 85

Multiple Choice

If a consumer places a value of $20 on a particular good and if the price of the good is $25,then the

• A)consumer has consumer surplus of $5 if he buys the good.
• B)consumer does not purchase the good.
• C)price of the good will rise due to market forces.
• D)market is out of equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Average Expenditure Curve

Supply curve representing the price per unit that a firm pays for a good.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in price, causing consumers to substitute cheaper goods for more expensive ones.

Wage

Monetary compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work performed, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Leisure

Time spent away from work and essential domestic activities, often used for relaxation, hobbies, and personal enjoyment.