Principles of Macroeconomics, Loose-Leaf Version
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The impact of the increased price on producer surplus .
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The graph shows the supply curve of smart watches and the market price of a smart watch.
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OB. received by a producer when price exceeds the marginal cost of production
OC. the value of the good minus its marginal cost, summed over the quantity sold
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A. The demand curve for a product is D = -2p + 800 , where the demand is units , and p is the price in $ . When the price is $ 100 , calculate the consumer surplus . Also , show a graph that indicates the consumer surplus .
B. The supply curve for a product is S = 5p - 400 , where the supply is 5 units , and p is the price in $ . When the price is $ 200 , calculate the producer surplus . Also , show a graph that indicates the producer surplus
The local weather treatment facility, a price taker, is able to supply the first gallon of water for $0.01. The second for $0.02. The third for $0.03 and so on. The current price of water is $0.06 per gallon. - choose each of the following that are correct
a. Producer surplus will rise if the market price increases to $0.07 per gallon
b. This water treatment facility will choose to produce seven gallons of water
c. The firm will enjoy higher producer surplus if it unilaterally raises prices
d. This water treatment facility will earn $0.15 in producer surplus
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