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Consider the market for socks.The current price of a pair of plain white socks is $5.00.Two consumers,Jeff and Samir,are willing to pay $7.25 and $8.00,respectively,for a pair of plain white socks.Two sock manufacturers are willing to sell plain white socks for as little as $4.00 and $4.15 per pair.How much is total consumer surplus in this market?


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Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum combination of two goods or services that can be produced with a given set of resources and technology.

Scarce Resources

Natural, human, and capital resources that are limited in supply and available for the production of goods and services.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum quantity of two goods that can be produced with available resources and technology.

Consumer Goods

Products and services that are consumed by individuals or households to satisfy their needs or wants.

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