Consumers Are Willing to Purchase a Product Up to the Point

question 169

Multiple Choice

Consumers are willing to purchase a product up to the point where

• A)the marginal benefit of consuming the product is equal to the marginal cost of consuming it.
• B)the consumer surplus is equal to the producer surplus.
• C)the marginal benefit of consuming the product equals the area below the supply curve and above the market price.
• D)the marginal benefit of consuming a product is equal to its price.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a person from going back on a promise even when a legal contract does not exist.

Unilateral Contract

An agreement in which one party makes a promise in exchange for an act performed by another party.

Consideration

In contract law, a crucial element that refers to something of value promised to another when making a contract.

Liquidated Debt

Debt for which there is no dispute between the parties about the fact that money is owed and the amount of money owed.