Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The total cost of production in a perfectly competitive market can be minimized only when the marginal costs across firms in the market are different.
• B) When a competitive market is allowed to operate efficiently, firms end up producing goods using the least amount of scarce resources.
• C) Under a perfectly competitive framework, a ruling authority is essentially required to dictate goals for the betterment of society.
• D) A firm interested in maximizing profits in a perfectly competitive market will produce output at a level where marginal revenue is equal to the price and greater than the marginal cost.

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Definitions:

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