Question

In an unregulated, competitive market consumer surplus exists because:___________.
1. some sellers are willing to take a lower price than the equilibrium price.
2. some consumers are willing to pay more than the equilibrium price.
3. some sellers will only sell at prices above equilibrium price (or actual price).
4. some consumers are willing to make purchases only if the price is below the actual price.

Answer 1

Answer: some consumers are willing to pay more than the equilibrium price.

Explanation:

Consumer Surplus is simply the difference between the price that is paid by a consumer and the price that the consumer was willing to pay in the first place.

In an unregulated, competitive market consumer surplus exists because some

consumers are willing to pay more than the equilibrium price.