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The economist who uses indifference curve analysis for the measurement of consumers surplus is _______.

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Pareto
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Hicks
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Gossen
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Marshall
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Solution

The correct option is C Hicks
Consumer surplus is the difference between the amount a consumer is willing to pay and the amount the consumer is actually paying. Hicks was the first economist to calculate the consumer surplus using the indifference curves of the consumer.

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