The area underneath a demand curve down to the equilibrium price is: a. consumer surplus b. always less than the area under the supply curve   c. always greater than the area under the supply curve  d. producer surplus

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The area underneath a demand curve down to the equilibrium price is:

a. consumer surplus

b. always less than the area under the supply curve  

c. always greater than the area under the supply curve 

d. producer surplus 

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