-The Figure Illustrates the Market for Bagels

question 133

Multiple Choice

-The figure illustrates the market for bagels. If the number of bagels is increased from 20 to 30 an hour, consumer surplus plus producer surplus ________ and deadweight loss is ________.

• A) decreases; negative
• B) decreases; positive
• C) increases; positive
• D) increases; negative

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