Free Markets Are Efficient Because They Allocate Output to Buyers

question 19

True/False

Free markets are efficient because they allocate output to buyers who have a willingness to pay that is below the price.

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Definitions:

Total Profit

The total income of a business after all expenses and costs are subtracted from the total revenue.

MC = MR

A condition where a firm's marginal cost (MC) of producing an additional unit is equal to the marginal revenue (MR) gained from selling that unit, used to determine profit maximization.

Perfect Competitor

An idealized market scenario where numerous buyers and sellers interact, leading to the best products at the lowest prices due to competition.

Monopolist

An individual or company that is the sole supplier of a particular good or service, allowing them to control the market price.