Assume the Market Depicted in the Graph Is in Equilibrium

question 107

Multiple Choice

Assume the market depicted in the graph is in equilibrium at demand (D) and supply (S₁) . Total surplus is:

• A) greater than it is when the market is in equilibrium at D and S₂.
• B) less than it is when the market is in equilibrium at D and S₂.
• C) the same as it is when market is in equilibrium at D and S₂.
• D) zero.

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