The Supply and Demand Curves for a Product Have Equations

question 73

Multiple Choice

The supply and demand curves for a product have equations and , respectively, with equilibrium at . Suppose an artificially high price of is imposed, with the resulting consumer demand of . Which of the following is a formula for the change in total gains from trade caused by the artificial price?

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