In the Following Figure, the First Panel Shows a Market

question 20

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
According to Figure 12.2, the total societal surplus after the regulation is:

• A)area BEC.
• B)area AECJ.
• C)area IGQ₁Q₂.
• D)area 0FIQ₂.
• E)area BAJ.

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