Exhibit 7-2 -The Sum of Producer and Consumer Surplus Is Maximized When

question 124

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 7-2
-The sum of producer and consumer surplus is maximized when

• A)the difference between marginal benefit and marginal cost is at its maximum.
• B)producers produce at the point where marginal cost is equal to zero.
• C)equity is achieved.
• D)consumers buy to the point that marginal benefit is equal to zero.
• E)marginal benefit and marginal cost are equal.

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