The Difference Between the Maximum Price a Consumer Is Willing

question 47

Multiple Choice

The difference between the maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a product and the actual price the consumer pays is called

• A) utility.
• B) consumer surplus.
• C) consumer demand.
• D) market failure.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Year

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