Refer to Excise Subsidy. Which areas count as part of the measure for both consumer's surplus and producer's surplus?
The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram which shows the effects of an excise subsidy given to firms. The initial price and quantity are P0 and Q0, respectively. After the subsidy is granted, the equilibrium quantity is Q1, firms receive the price Ps, and consumers pay the price Pd.
a. areas A, B, E and H.
b. areas B, E and F.
c. areas B and E.
d. no areas can count as part of the measure for both.
c. areas B and E.
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