When Social Surplus Is Maximized in Competitive Equilibrium

question 36

Multiple Choice

When social surplus is maximized in competitive equilibrium

• A)marginal social benefit equals marginal social cost.
• B)allocative and productive efficiency are achieved.
• C)consumer surplus is maximized and producer surplus is minimized.
• D)both a and b
• E)all of the above

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