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What is consumer surplus? How is it illustrated on a demand and supply diagram?
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It is a measure of the welfare or satisfaction that consumers derive from consuming goods and services at a particular price level. In a demand and supply diagram, consumer surplus is illustrated as the area below the demand curve and above the market price. The Show more…
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