Q. It can be derived from market supply curve. Graphically, it is equal to area above supply curve and below price. Example: A producer willing to sell a good for $2 but receiving a price of $5 gains a producer surplus of $3. Is it possible to add consumer and producer surplus?
Q. If your holding period is 1 year i.e., you have to sell this bond after one year, what price will you end up selling at? Show your work. (c) What is your effective rate of return in part (b)?