The difference between the total amount that consumers would be willing to pay for a given level of consumption and the amount that they actually have to pay is called consumers' surplus.

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Consumer surplus represents the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service (their maximum price) and what they actually pay (the market price), indicating the economic benefit to consumers by participating in the market.

The Difference Between the Total Amount That Consumers Would Be