Suppose Raymond and Victoria attend a charity benefit and participate in a silent auction.Each has in mind a maximum amount that he or she will bid for an oil painting by a locally famous artist.This maximum is called

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The maximum amount that Raymond and Victoria are willing to pay for the oil painting is their "willingness to pay" for the painting. This is the highest price they are willing to pay and is an important determinant of the final price in the auction. Deadweight loss and producer surplus are not relevant in this situation, and while consumer surplus is related to willingness to pay, it refers to the difference between what a consumer is willing to pay and what they actually pay (i.e., their surplus from the transaction).

Suppose Raymond and Victoria Attend a Charity Benefit and Participate