consumer surplus

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Synonyms: consumers surplus, consumer's surplus

Antonyms: consumers surplus, consumer's surplus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|economics}} The satisfaction that a consumer gets from the price they paid compared to what they were willing to pay over and above the current price, i.e. the difference between what they paid and what they were willing to pay.

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