In General, If a Benevolent Social Planner Wanted to Maximize

question 17

Multiple Choice

In general, if a benevolent social planner wanted to maximize the total benefits received by buyers and sellers in a market, the planner should

• A) choose a price below the market equilibrium price.
• B) allow the market to seek equilibrium on its own.
• C) choose any price the planner wants because the losses to the sellers (buyers) from any change in price are exactly offset by the gains to the buyers (sellers).
• D) choose a price above the market equilibrium price.

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