Graphically, Consumer Surplus Is Measured By

question 79

Multiple Choice

Graphically, consumer surplus is measured by:

• A)​the area below the demand curve.
• B)​the area below the demand curve, but above the upward-sloping supply curve.
• C)​the area below the demand curve, but above the market price.
• D)​the area below the market demand curve, but above the supply curve.

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