The Loss of More Than 90% of the Aquatic Life

question 41

True/False

The loss of more than 90% of the aquatic life in Poland's rivers was due to industrial waste.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold, determined by the forces of supply and demand.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.

Under Production

A situation where less is produced than could be achieved with the available resources, often leading to inefficiencies and unmet demand.