In a Well-Functioning Competitive Market, Total Surplus Equals

question 95

Multiple Choice

In a well-functioning competitive market, total surplus equals:

• A) producer surplus plus consumer surplus.
• B) producer surplus minus consumer surplus.
• C) consumer surplus minus producer surplus.
• D) the total amount spent on a good in a market.

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