When Economists Talk About "Optimal Outcomes" in the Marketplace,they Mean

question 94

Multiple Choice

When economists talk about "optimal outcomes" in the marketplace,they mean that

• A)The allocation of resources by the market is perfect.
• B)All the consumer desires are satisfied and business profits are maximized.
• C)The allocation of resources by the market is likely to be the best possible,given scarce resources and income constraints.
• D)Everyone who wants a good or service can have it.

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