Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Total surplus is the sum of consumer and producer surplus.
• B) Deadweight loss is the net loss of both consumer and producer surplus resulting from underproduction or overproduction of a product.
• C) Deadweight loss is a measure of market inefficiency.
• D) All of these.

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