The figure below shows a situation where the producers of Good X are forming an international cartel. Here, MR = Marginal Revenue, and MC = Marginal Cost. The cartel will set a monopoly price for its output.How much well-being would the world lose as a result of the formation of the cartel?
A. $15.0 billion
B. $12.5 billion
C. $50.0 billion
D. $5.0 billion
Answer: B
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