Consumers' Surplus Is the Difference Between the Price

question 67

Multiple Choice

Consumers' surplus is the difference between the price

• A) sellers receive for a good and the maximum price they would have paid for the good.
• B) sellers receive for a good and the minimum price for which they could have sold the good.
• C) buyers pay for a good and the maximum price they would have paid for the good.
• D) buyers pay for a good and the minimum price for which they would have sold the good.

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Definitions:

Suggested Retail Price

The price that manufacturers recommend retailers to sell their products for to consumers, often seen as MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price).

Cash Discounts

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to buyers as an incentive for early payment or payment in cash.

Quantity Discounts

Price reductions based on the volume or amount of product purchased, incentivizing bulk buying.

Trade Discounts

A reduction in the listed price of a product or service offered by sellers to buyers engaged in trade or commerce.