If an Allocation of Resources Is Efficient, Then

question 174

Multiple Choice

If an allocation of resources is efficient, then

• A)consumer surplus is maximized.
• B)producer surplus is maximized.
• C)all potential gains from trade among buyers are sellers are being realized.
• D)the allocation achieves equality as well.

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Definitions:

Supply of Savings

The total amount of savings that individuals and institutions are willing to provide at different interest rate levels.

Interest Rates

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Classical Macroeconomic Model

An economic model that emphasizes the role of market forces and flexible price adjustments in achieving full employment and equilibrium in the economy.

Flexible Wages and Prices

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