Along a Straight Line Demand Curve, a Decrease in the Market

question 154

Multiple Choice

Along a straight line demand curve, a decrease in the market price of a good:

• A)will cause no change in the value of consumer surplus.
• B)will result in an increase in the value of consumer surplus.
• C)will result in a decrease in the value of consumer surplus.
• D)may lead to a decrease or increase in the value of consumer surplus.

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