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Question

If the world price of a good is $5 and the domestic price was $8, how does consumer surplus change when the world price is adopted?

Accepted Answer

Consumer surplus increases as consumers pay $3 less per unit.

Answer

Consumer surplus decreases due to increased competition.

Answer

Consumer surplus decreases as consumers pay $3 more per unit.

Answer

Consumer surplus remains unchanged as the price change does not affect surplus.

If the world price of a good is \$5 and the domestic price was \$8, how does consumer surplus change when the world price is adopted?