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What is consumer surplus?

  • The net gain to a seller from selling a good
  • The difference between market price and what consumers would be willing to pay (correct)
  • The difference between market price and seller's cost
  • The maximum price at which a consumer would buy a good

    • How does a fall in the price of a good affect consumer surplus?

  • It increases consumer surplus through gains to consumers who would have bought at the original price and those persuaded to buy by the lower price (correct)
  • It has no effect on consumer surplus
  • It increases consumer surplus through gains to producers
  • It decreases consumer surplus through losses to consumers who would have bought at the original price and those persuaded to buy by the lower price

    • What is producer surplus?

  • The net gain to a seller from selling a good (correct)
  • The difference between market price and seller's cost
  • The difference between market price and what consumers would be willing to pay
  • The maximum price at which a producer would sell a good

    • How does an increase in the price of a good affect producer surplus?

    <p>It increases producer surplus through gains of those who would have supplied the good even at the original, lower price and those who are persuaded to sell by the higher price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is total surplus in a market?

    <p>The total net gain to consumers and producers from trading in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does market equilibrium maximize?

    <p>Total surplus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are property rights in the context of markets?

    <p>Rights of owners to dispose of valuable items as they choose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are economic signals in markets?

    <p>Pieces of information that help people make better economic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>$CS = WTP - P$ where $WTP$ is willingness to pay and $P$ is price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does producer surplus represent?

    <p>The difference between actual price received by producers and their willingness to sell at that quantity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for market inefficiency?

    <p>Market power, externalities, information asymmetry, public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do societies sometimes choose government intervention in markets?

    <p>To increase equity even though it reduces efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>The difference between market price and what consumers would be willing to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a fall in the price of a good affect consumer surplus?

    <p>It increases consumer surplus through gains to consumers who would have bought at the original price and those who are persuaded to buy by the lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is producer surplus?

    <p>The net gain to a seller from selling a good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in the price of a good affect producer surplus?

    <p>It increases producer surplus through gains of those who would have supplied the good even at the original, lower price and...</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is total surplus in a market?

    <p>The total net gain to consumers and producers from trading in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an economic signal in the context of markets?

    <p>Any piece of information that helps people make better economic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do property rights entail in well-functioning markets?

    <p>The rights of owners to dispose of valuable items as they choose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do societies sometimes choose government intervention in markets?

    <p>To increase equity, even though it may reduce efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of market equilibrium in maximizing total surplus?

    <p>It allocates consumption of the good to potential buyers who value it the most and sales to potential sellers with the lowest cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does consumer surplus represent?

    <p>The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good and what they actually pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for market inefficiency?

    <p>Market power, externalities, information asymmetry, public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does producer surplus represent?

    <p>The difference between what producers receive from selling a good and what they are willing to accept</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>The difference between market price and what consumers would be willing to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is producer surplus?

    <p>The net gain to a seller from selling a good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a fall in the price of a good affect consumer surplus?

    <p>Increases consumer surplus through gains to consumers who would have bought at the original price and those who are persuaded to buy by the lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in the price of a good affect producer surplus?

    <p>Increases producer surplus through gains of those who would have supplied the good even at the original, lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is total surplus in a market?

    <p>The total net gain to consumers and producers from trading in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does market equilibrium maximize?

    <p>Total surplus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are property rights in well-functioning markets?

    <p>Rights of owners to dispose of valuable items as they choose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are economic signals in markets?

    <p>Information that helps people make better economic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do societies sometimes choose government intervention in markets?

    <p>To increase equity, even if it reduces efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay for a good or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does producer surplus represent?

    <p>The difference between what producers receive and their costs of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for market inefficiency?

    <p>Inefficient allocation of resources and missed opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>The difference between market price and what consumers would be willing to pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a fall in the price of a good affect consumer surplus?

    <p>It increases consumer surplus through gains to consumers who would have bought at the original price and those persuaded to buy by the lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is producer surplus?

    <p>The net gain to a seller from selling a good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in the price of a good affect producer surplus?

    <p>It increases producer surplus through gains of those who would have supplied the good even at the original, lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total surplus in a market?

    <p>The total net gain to consumers and producers from trading in the market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are markets an effective way to organize economic activity?

    <p>Due to the gains from trade for both consumers and producers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do property rights entail in well-functioning markets?

    <p>The rights of owners to dispose of valuable items as they choose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are economic signals in markets?

    <p>Pieces of information that help people make better economic decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do societies sometimes choose government intervention in markets?

    <p>To increase equity, even though it reduces efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does market equilibrium maximize total surplus?

    <p>By allocating consumption of the good to potential buyers who value it the most and allocating sales to potential sellers who most value the right to sell the good</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some reasons for market inefficiency?

    <p>Market power, externalities, information asymmetry, public goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is consumer surplus?

    <p>The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good and what they actually pay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Consumer Surplus

    • Consumer surplus represents the difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay for a good and the market price they actually pay.
    • A fall in the price of a good increases consumer surplus, as consumers can buy the good at a lower price.

    Understanding Producer Surplus

    • Producer surplus represents the difference between the market price of a good and the minimum amount producers are willing to accept for it.
    • An increase in the price of a good increases producer surplus, as producers can sell the good at a higher price.

    Total Surplus in a Market

    • Total surplus is the sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market.
    • Market equilibrium maximizes total surplus, as it balances the quantity of the good that consumers are willing to buy with the quantity that producers are willing to supply.

    Markets and Efficiency

    • Markets are an effective way to organize economic activity, as they allow for the efficient allocation of resources.
    • Property rights are essential in well-functioning markets, as they ensure that individuals and businesses have the incentive to innovate and invest.
    • Economic signals, such as prices, play a crucial role in markets, as they convey information about the scarcity or abundance of goods and services.

    Market Inefficiency and Intervention

    • Markets can be inefficient due to various reasons, such as market power, externalities, and information asymmetry.
    • Societies may choose government intervention in markets to address these inefficiencies and promote social welfare.

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