Essentials of Economics
Essentials of Economics
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781464186653
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 4, Problem 1P
To determine

(a)

Consumer Surplus

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Answer to Problem 1P

No consumer surplus

Explanation of Solution

Leon willingness to pay is upto $10. Price of T-shirt is exactly $10. So, no consumer surplus.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

Consumer Surplus is the difference between consumer willingness to pay and the amount he actually pays.

To determine

(b)

Consumer Surplus

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1P

No consumer Surplus

Explanation of Solution

Since Albert is willing to pay $30 for a used copy of Nirvana's greatest Hits and the copy of it is being sold at $30, there is no consumer surplus.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

Consumer Surplus is the difference between consumer willingness to pay and the amount he actually pays.

To determine

(c)

Consumer Surplus

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1P

No consumer Surplus

Explanation of Solution

There is no action of buying an d selling of mineral water between Stacey and 7-Eleven as Stace is willing to pay only $2 for a bottle of mineral water but 7-Eleven is willing to sell at $2.25. Therefore, there is no consumer surplus generated.

No Consumer Surplus.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

Consumer Surplus is the difference between consumer willingness to pay and the amount he actually pays.

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