In a Free Market in Which an Equilibrium Price and Quantity

question 44

Multiple Choice

In a free market in which an equilibrium price and quantity prevails:

• A) consumer surplus is less than producer surplus.
• B) consumer surplus is greater than producer surplus.
• C) consumer surplus is the same as producer surplus.
• D) consumer surplus and producer surplus are maximized.

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