Practice mode Agricultural economics

What is the extra utility consumers gain above the price they pay, arising from the downward-sloping demand curve, called?

Correct answer A. Consumer surplus

Explanation

Consumer surplus is the gap between what buyers are willing to pay and the market price; it appears as the area under the demand curve above the price.

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