What Would Be a Likely Consumer Response When Inflation Increases

question 55

Multiple Choice

What would be a likely consumer response when inflation increases?

• A)Consumers buy more discretionary merchandise.
• B)Consumers buy fewer personal care and home entertainment products.
• C)Off-price and discount retailers suffer from lower sales.
• D)Consumers buy lower-priced foods.
• E)Consumers buy less food.

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Definitions:

Caitlin's Producer Surplus

The difference between what a producer (in this case, Caitlin) actually receives for selling a good and the minimum they would be willing to accept.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and what they actually receive, measured by the area above the supply curve and below the market price.

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Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount received from selling it at the market price.