Using Supply and Demand Curve Analysis, the Triangular Area Below

question 1

Multiple Choice

Using supply and demand curve analysis, the triangular area below the equilibrium price and above the supply curve is:

• A) ​consumer surplus.
• B) ​producer surplus.
• C) ​ marginal cost.
• D) ​deadweight loss. ​

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