Exhibit 3A-2 Comparison of Market Efficiency and Deadweight Loss

question 93

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 3A-2 Comparison of Market Efficiency and Deadweight Loss

As shown in Exhibit 3A-2, if the market is in equilibrium, then total surplus is represented by

• A) BGHF
• B) CBEFDA
• C) CBEA
• D) AEFD

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Confirmation Error

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Framing Error

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