Which of the Following Statements Correctly Differentiates Between Consumer Surplus

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between consumer surplus and net benefits?

• A) Consumer surplus at different levels of consumption can be calculated mathematically, whereas net benefits at different levels of consumption cannot be estimated.
• B) Consumer surplus at different levels of consumption cannot be estimated, whereas net benefits at different levels of consumption can be calculated mathematically.
• C) Consumer surplus measures the difference between the willingness to pay for a good and the price paid for the good, whereas net benefits measure the overall satisfaction gained from the consumption of a good.
• D) Consumer surplus measures the overall satisfaction gained from the consumption of a good, whereas net benefits measure the difference between the willingness to pay for a good and the price paid for the good.

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