QUESTION 4 Rachael has bought a rare stamp collection from a philatelic exhibition (an event where people display and sell rare stamps). She can now either sell the stamp collection over the internet for $592 or keep the stamp collection for her own enjoyment. Rachael expects that keeping the stamp collection will provide $762 of enjoyment but will require $187 in new albums so that the stamps can be stored and presented safely. What is the economic surplus (or loss) of Rachael selling the stamp collection? Answer to the nearest whole number (with no decimal places or $ sign. If a loss, include a minus sign).

QUESTION 4 Rachael has bought a rare stamp collection from a philatelic exhibition (an event where people display and sell rare stamps). She can now either sell the stamp collection over the internet for $592 or keep the stamp collection for her own enjoyment. Rachael expects that keeping the stamp collection will provide $762 of enjoyment but will require $187 in new albums so that the stamps can be stored and presented safely. What is the economic surplus (or loss) of Rachael selling the stamp collection? Answer to the nearest whole number (with no decimal places or $ sign. If a loss, include a minus sign).

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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