Graphically, consumer surplus is the area:

a. above the demand curve.
b. below the supply curve.
c. under the demand curve and the supply curve.
d. above the market supply curve and under the equilibrium price.
e. under the market demand curve and above the equilibrium price.


e

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_______________________: A group of theories which attempt to explain the voting behaviors of voters & politicians

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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