Refer to Figure 9.1. Suppose the market is currently in equilibrium. If the government establishes a price ceiling of $20, consumer surplus will

A) fall by $200.
B) fall by $300.
C) remain the same.
D) rise by $200.
E) rise by $300.


C

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