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When the total consumer and producer surplus is at a maximum, the deadweight loss in the market is zero.

Deadweight Loss

Reductions in combined consumer and producer surplus caused by an underallocation or overallocation of resources to the production of a good or service. Also called efficiency loss.

Producer Surplus

is the difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, due to market prices.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay and the actual amount they pay for a good or service.

  • Gain an understanding of how consumer and producer surplus interact with market efficiency.
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