What Is One Reason Activists Might Lobby the Government to Force

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is one reason activists might lobby the government to force firms to produce more output than they normally would in a perfectly competitive market?

• A) They value consumer surplus more than producer surplus.
• B) They value producer surplus more than consumer surplus.
• C) They seek to avoid future regulation.
• D) They seek to minimize total surplus.

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