Why can deadweight loss occur when a price is below the equilibrium even when some consumers benefit from it?
Consumers will purchase more of the good at a price below equilibrium.
Consumers never benefit because a higher price is charged when a shortage occurs.
A surplus occurs at a price below equilibrium allowing consumers to benefit from a lower price.
When a shortage occurs, some consumers are fortunate enough to benefit from a lower price if they purchase the good or service before the price increase occurs.
