-Refer to the Above Figure

question 114

Multiple Choice

-Refer to the above figure. A price ceiling has been set at P₁, and a black market has opened. The equilibrium black market price will be

• A)below P₁.
• B)between P₁ and P₃.
• C)above P₃.
• D)P₂.

Understand the concept of consumer surplus and how changes in market conditions affect it.

Recognize the effects of price floors and price ceilings on consumer surplus.

Interpret graphical representations of changes in consumer surplus due to price changes.

Identify the impact of income changes on consumer surplus for normal and inferior goods.

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