Why Is an Auction,or Even a Random Lottery,considered Better Than

question 166

Multiple Choice

Why is an auction,or even a random lottery,considered better than the Henrico County scheme used to sell Apple laptops for $50?

• A) Because it results in each laptop being sold at the equilibrium price.
• B) Because it avoids costs associated with waiting and injuries from a stampede.
• C) Because it avoids Henrico County government's control of the market.
• D) Because it will lower the price of laptops other than the 1,000 units offered by the government of Henrico County.

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