Initially, kidneys are exchanged by donations only (price = $0). If the government decides to legalize kidneys sales and the market reaches equilibrium, then: A total surplus will increase. B consumer surplus will remain the same. producer surplus will remain the same. a shortage of kidneys will arise.

Initially, kidneys are exchanged by donations only (price = $0). If the government decides to legalize kidneys sales and the market reaches equilibrium, then: A total surplus will increase. B consumer surplus will remain the same. producer surplus will remain the same. a shortage of kidneys will arise.

Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305585126

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter7: Consumers, Producers, And The Efficiency Of Markets

Section: Chapter Questions

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