-The Above Figure Shows Supply and Demand Curves for Apartment

question 146

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows supply and demand curves for apartment units in a large city.The area "c" represents

• A) the loss in consumer surplus if a rent ceiling of $350 is imposed.
• B) a transfer from producers to consumers if a rent ceiling of $350 is imposed.
• C) a transfer from consumers to producers if a rent ceiling of $350 is imposed.
• D) the total revenue received by supplying Q1 units.

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