
The above figure shows supply and demand curves for milk. In an effort to help farms, the government passes a law that establishes a $3 per gallon price support, but allows farmers to decide how much milk to produce. The government then provides a deficiency payment to guarantee that the farmers receive $3 per gallon. The required deficiency payment equals
◦ f + g.
◦ b + c.
◦ b + c + f + g + h + i + j.
◦ b + c + f + g + h + i.