Suppose That Firms a and B Each Produce High-Resolution Computer

question 157

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Firms A and B each produce high-resolution computer monitors, but Firm A can do so at a lower cost. Cassie and David each want to purchase a high-resolution computer monitor, but David is willing to pay more than Cassie. Which of the following market outcomes is efficient?

• A)Firm A produces a monitor that Cassie buys. David does not purchase a monitor.
• B)Firm A produces a monitor that David buys.
• C)Firm B produces a monitor that Cassie buys. David does not purchase a monitor.
• D)Firm B produces a monitor that David buys.

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Subchapter S Corporation

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