The Following Questions Refer to the Accompanying Diagram Shows the Effects

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram shows the effects of an excise subsidy given to firms. The initial price and quantity are P0 and Q0, respectively. After the subsidy is granted, the equilibrium quantity is Q1, firms receive the price Ps, and consumers pay the price Pd.

-Refer to Excise Subsidy.The amount of the subsidy paid to firms is given by

A) area A + B + E + H.
B) area B + C + D + E + F + G.
C) area D.
D) area F + G + I + J.