Produce and Consumer Surplus Flashcards

1
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consumer surplus

A

is the excess money that consumers do not spend when the price point is too high (above the equilibrium point) for them to buy

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2
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producer surplus

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is the excess supply that exists when consumers can purchase the product for an amount below the equilibrium point (D)

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3
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when there is a consumer surplus, where is it located in relation to the equilibrium price

A

above and to the left

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4
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produce surplus

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  • producer is below market equilibrium price

- below equilibrium and above supply curve

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5
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market equilibrium maximizes both consumer and producer surplus. this means which of the following for the total benefit for everyone

A

it is maximized

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6
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when there is a producer surplus, where is it located in relation to the equilibrium price

A

below and to the left

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7
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consumers in consumer surplus are willing to do what

A

pay more for some of the good

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8
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what is the benefit for the consumer

A

prices go down

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9
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what is the benefit for the producer

A

prices go up

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10
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consumer surplus

A

the total economic benefit to the consumer

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11
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market equilibrium

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G

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