Figure 9-9 -Refer to Figure 9-9.The Change in Total Surplus in This

question 144

Multiple Choice

Figure 9-9
-Refer to Figure 9-9.The change in total surplus in this market because of trade is

• A)D,and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
• B)D,and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.
• C)B + D,and this area represents a loss of total surplus because of trade.
• D)B + D,and this area represents a gain in total surplus because of trade.

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Payback Period

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