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In a standard supply and demand diagram, the total gains from trade are represented by the triangular area between the supply and demand curves, from the vertical axis to the point of equilibrium. Explain why this specific area accurately represents the total value created for all participants in the market. In your answer, be sure to describe the two distinct components that make up this total area and what each component represents.
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