Economic Efficiency in a Competitive Market Is Achieved When

question 171

Multiple Choice

Economic efficiency in a competitive market is achieved when

• A)economic surplus is equal to consumer surplus.
• B)consumers and producers are satisfied.
• C)the marginal benefit equals the marginal cost from the last unit sold.
• D)producer surplus equals the total amount firms receive from consumers minus the cost of production.

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Definitions:

Replacement Equipment

Items purchased to replace older assets within a business, ensuring operational efficiency and continuity.

Variable Cost Method

A cost accounting method that only applies variable costs to inventory, excluding fixed costs from cost of goods sold calculations.

Markup

Markup refers to the difference between the cost of a good or service and its selling price, expressed as a percentage over the cost.

Cost-Plus Approach

A pricing strategy where a fixed percentage or a fixed amount is added to the cost of producing a product to determine its selling price.