Refer to the Diagram

question 22

Multiple Choice

Refer to the diagram. If actual production and consumption occur at Q1,

• A) efficiency is achieved.
• B) consumer surplus is maximized.
• C) an efficiency loss (or deadweight loss) of b + d occurs.
• D) an efficiency loss (or deadweight loss) of e + d occurs.

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