When a Perfectly Competitive, Well-Functioning Market Is in Equilibrium

question 37

Multiple Choice

When a perfectly competitive, well-functioning market is in equilibrium:

• A) total surplus is maximized.
• B) the market is efficient.
• C) deadweight loss is zero.
• D) All of these are correct.

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