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The concept of consumer surplus was propounded by __________.

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SSC CGL 2023 (Tier-II) Paper 1 Previous Year Paper (26-Oct-2023) (Shift-1)
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Alfred Marshall

The correct answer is option 1. Alfred Marshall introduced the concept of consumer surplus. Consumer surplus refers to the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay. It is a measure of the benefit to consumers from participating in the market. The other options did not introduce this concept.

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