Economic Efficiency in a Free Market Occurs When

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Multiple Choice

Economic efficiency in a free market occurs when

• A)consumer surplus is maximized.
• B)producer surplus is maximized.
• C)the sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus is maximized.
• D)price is as low as possible.

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Definitions:

Window of Opportunity

A limited period during which an advantageous action can be taken or a goal can be achieved before the conditions change.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult for new entrants to enter a market, including high start-up costs, legal restrictions, and existing competition.

EBIAT

Earnings Before Interest After Taxes, a financial metric that measures a company's profitability excluding interest expenses but after taxes.

Asset Intensity

A measure of how much a company relies on its physical and financial assets to generate revenue, with high asset intensity indicating significant dependence.