By Charging the Equilibrium Price for Shared Rides as Opposed

question 126

Multiple Choice

By charging the equilibrium price for shared rides as opposed to the government-regulated price charged by traditional taxi companies, Uber has

• A)decreased consumer surplus.
• B)increased consumer surplus.
• C)increased deadweight loss.
• D)decreased producer surplus.

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