Figure 7-24 -Refer to Figure 7-24.The Equilibrium Allocation of Resources Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

Figure 7-24
-Refer to Figure 7-24.The equilibrium allocation of resources is

• A)efficient because total surplus is maximized at the equilibrium.
• B)efficient because consumer surplus is maximized at the equilibrium.
• C)inefficient because consumer surplus is larger than producer surplus at the equilibrium.
• D)inefficient because producer surplus is not maximized.

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