What is producer surplus?

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What is producer surplus?

Producer surplus is the difference between the price at which producers are willing to sell a good or service and the actual price they receive in the market. It represents the additional profit or benefit that producers gain from selling their goods at a price higher than their minimum acceptable price. Producer surplus is calculated by finding the area above the supply curve and below the market price. It is a measure of the economic welfare or well-being of producers in a market.