The Diagram Below Shows the Demand and Supply Curves in a Perfectly

question 81

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows the demand and supply curves in a perfectly competitive market. FIGURE 12-5
-Refer to Figure 12-5.If output in this market were Q_1,the total loss in economic surplus relative to the competitive equilibrium would be illustrated by area

• A)P₁P₃E.
• B)1.
• C)2.
• D)1 + 2.
• E)1 + 2 + 3 + 4.

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