For a Given Market Demand Curve, If the Market Clearing

question 7

Multiple Choice

For a given market demand curve, if the market clearing price decreases, then the amount of consumer surplus will

• A)decrease.
• B)increase.
• C)become negative.
• D)none of the above due to insufficient information.

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