Compared to Market Equilibrium, When There Is a Surplus

question 321

Multiple Choice

Compared to market equilibrium, when there is a surplus

• A) consumer surplus is increased and deadweight loss is decreased.
• B) producer surplus is decreased and deadweight loss is increased.
• C) producer surplus is decreased and deadweight loss is decreased.
• D) consumer surplus is decreased and deadweight loss is increased.

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