If Markets Are Perfectly Competitive, Then the Production of Goods

question 51

Multiple Choice

If markets are perfectly competitive, then the production of goods

• A) will use the least costly combination of resources.
• B) will occur at an average total cost value that is above the minimum.
• C) will require government intervention.
• D) will always lead to business failures.

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