When Social Surplus Is Maximized in Competitive Equilibrium

question 40

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.
• D) both a and b
• E) all of the above

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