Refer to the graph shown. Area B represents:
A. the loss of surplus by consumers resulting from a monopoly.
B. consumer surplus redistributed to the monopolist.
C. the loss of surplus by producers resulting from a monopoly.
D. the cost to society of increasing output from Qm to Qc.
Answer: C
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