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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Definitions:

Structurally Unemployed

Individuals who are unemployed due to a mismatch between their skills and the requirements of the current job market, often because of technological changes or shifts in the economy.

Seasonal Unemployment

Unemployment resulting from the seasonal pattern of work in certain industries, with workers regularly laid off during the slow season and rehired during the busy season.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment.

Natural Rate

The natural rate of unemployment is the level of unemployment consistent with a stable rate of inflation.