-The Above Figure Shows Supply and Demand Curves for Milk

question 121

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows supply and demand curves for milk.In an effort to help farms,the government passes a law that establishes a $3 per gallon price support,but allows farmers to decide how much milk to produce.The government then provides a deficiency payment to guarantee that the farmers receive $3 per gallon.The welfare loss of this price support is

• A) j.
• B) f + g.
• C) b + c.
• D) f + g + h + i + j.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A curve that graphically represents the cost of producing one additional unit of a good, typically illustrating how marginal cost varies with the quantity produced.

Competitive Firm

A company operating in a market where it has to set its prices based on the market conditions because it has little to no influence over the market prices.

Output Rises

An increase in the amount of goods or services produced by a company or economy.

Negative Economic Profit

A situation where total costs exceed total revenues, indicating a loss in economic terms.