Consider a Perfectly Competitive Market with Inverse Market Supply

question 61

Multiple Choice

Consider a perfectly competitive market with inverse market supply and inverse market demand Suppose the government subsidizes this market with a subsidy of $5 per unit.What is the increase in consumer surplus resulting from the subsidy?

• A) 17
• B) 19
• C) 21
• D) 23

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Definitions:

Lowest Opportunity Cost

The situation where choosing one option incurs the smallest possible loss of potential benefits from other alternatives, a key concept in comparative advantage and economic decision-making.

Fewest Resources

The condition of having the minimal amount of resources, including labor, capital, and natural resources, required for production.

Opportunity Cost

The missed opportunity to benefit from other choices when selecting a particular option.

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