Economics 9708 · AS & A Level
Consumer and producer surplus
4 practice questions on Consumer and producer surplus, with worked solutions and instant marking.
An indirect tax is placed on a product. What change occurs in consumer surplus?
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What does consumer surplus mean?
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In the diagram, D and S show the original demand and supply conditions for a good. Which row correctly shows how consumer surplus and producer surplus change if supply moves to $S_1$?
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Using a diagram, explain the distinction between producer surplus and consumer surplus and assess the extent to which producers always gain when the price of a product rises because of higher production costs.
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