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You Have Walked in Late to Class, and Your Psychology

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You have walked in late to class, and your psychology professor is explaining how one personality theorist sees personality as a relatively stable set of potential responses to various situations. You know immediately that your professor is talking about the theories of __________.


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Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit.

Consumer Surplus

The bifurcation between what a consumer wishes to pay for a service or good, and what ends up being spent.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to sell a good for and the actual market price of the good.

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss refers to the loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable, often due to market distortion such as taxes or subsidies.

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