what is the producer surplus? quizlet
Definition of 'Producer Surplus' Definition: Producer surplus is defined as the difference between the amount the producer is willing to supply goods for and the actual amount received by him when he makes the trade. Producer surplus is a measure of producer welfare. It is shown graphically as the area above the supply curve and below the equilibrium price. Here the producer surplus is shown in gray. As the price increases, the incentive for producing more goods increases, thereby increasing the producer surplus. Description: A producer always tries to increase his producer surplus by trying to sell more and more at higher prices.