Figure 5-1 Shows the Preferences of a Consumer for Food

question 2

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-1 shows the preferences of a consumer for food and other goods.He is initially in equilibrium at point A where the budget line MN is tangent to the indifference curve.
Figure 5-1
-In Figure 5-1,the total outlays on other goods under a lump-sum grant equal in cost to the excise subsidy is given by _____.

• A)0M
• B)0K
• C)0E

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Definitions:

Binding Price Floor

A government or regulatory-imposed price control set above the equilibrium price, which prevents the market price from falling below that level.

Potential Sellers

Potential sellers are individuals or entities that may be willing to sell goods or services under the right conditions.

Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price charged on a product, below which it cannot be sold to prevent market prices from falling too low.

Surplus

An excess of revenues over expenses in a budget, or an excess of goods or materials than what is needed.