Along a Given Downward-Sloping Demand Curve,an Increase in the Price

question 185

Multiple Choice

Along a given downward-sloping demand curve,an increase in the price of a good will:

• A)increase consumer surplus.
• B)decrease consumer surplus.
• C)have no effect on consumer surplus.
• D)decrease producer surplus.

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