Consumer Surplus Is Defined As

question 44

Multiple Choice

Consumer surplus is defined as:

• A) the quantities of a good or service that bring equal utility to the consumer.
• B) the quantity of a good or service that is utility maximizing for the consumer.
• C) the difference between what a consumer is willing to pay and what he or she actually pays for a good or service.
• D) the difference between the market price and the marginal cost of producing a good or service.
• E) none of the above.

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