If the Price of Oak Lumber Increases,what Happens to Consumer

question 58

Multiple Choice

If the price of oak lumber increases,what happens to consumer surplus in the market for oak cabinets?

• A)Consumer surplus increases.
• B)Consumer surplus decreases.
• C)Consumer surplus will not change consumer surplus;only producer surplus changes.
• D)Consumer surplus depends on what event led to the increase in the price of oak lumber.

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Taxes imposed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

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