In the Following Figure, the First Panel Shows a Market

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the following figure, the first panel shows a market situation prior to regulation and the second panel shows the effects of regulation. Figure 12.2 In the figure,
D: Demand curve for automobiles
S₁: Supply curve of automobiles prior to regulation
S₂: Supply curve of automobiles after regulation
FG: Clean up cost per unit
What is the total societal surplus prior to regulation described in Figure 12.2?

• A)Area 0FGQ₁.
• B)Area BEP₁.
• C)Area CEP₁.
• D)Area FGEP₁.
• E)Area BEC.

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