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What does a seller's opportunity cost measure?
It measures the cost to the seller of producing the good or service. produce it. quantities that sellers would be willing and able to sell at different prices. The area below the price and above the supply curve measures the producer surplus in a market.
How much consumer surplus do consumers entering the market after the price drop receive?
How much total consumer surplus goes to new consumers who enter the market after the supply curve shifts? Total consumer surplus increases by $2 for those consumers who enter the market after the supply curve shifts. Suppose demand shifts such that consumers wish to purchase 12 fewer units at every price.
How do I calculate consumer surplus?
Calculating Consumer Surplus
While taking into consideration the demand and supply curves, the formula for consumer surplus is CS = ½ (base) (height). In our example, CS = ½ (40) (70-50) = 400.
What will result if production is moved from a high cost producer to a low cost producer?
Moving production from a high-cost producer to a low-cost producer will decrease total surplus.