Joel Has a 1966 Mustang, Which He Sells to Susie

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Joel has a 1966 Mustang, which he sells to Susie, an avid car collector. Susie is pleased since she paid $8,000 for the car but would have been willing to pay $11,000 for the car. Susie's consumer surplus is $2,000.

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