Total Surplus in a Market Is Equal to

question 58

Multiple Choice

Total surplus in a market is equal to

• A)consumer surplus + producer surplus.
• B)value to buyers - amount paid by buyers.
• C)amount received by sellers - costs of sellers.
• D)producer surplus - consumer surplus.

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