Which of the Following Conditions Holds in an Economically Efficient

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions holds in an economically efficient competitive market equilibrium?

• A)The deadweight loss is positive but at a minimum.
• B)Producer and consumer surplus are exactly equal in size.
• C)There are no positive and no negative external effects from consumption and production.
• D)The marginal benefit of the last unit produced and consumed is maximized.

Identify the practical applications of satellite technology in everyday services such as TV and GPS.

Understand the technological and legal considerations surrounding data storage and access by third parties.

Recognize the advancements and contributions of various countries and organizations in the development and use of GPS technology.

Analyze and calculate a company's return on total assets.

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Definitions:

Standards

Established criteria or benchmarks against which performance, quality, and compliance are measured.

Direct Labor Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of direct labor and the actual cost incurred, used to assess labor efficiency and cost control in production.

Per-unit Standards

Defined benchmarks for the amount of materials, labor, and overhead costs that should be used in producing a single unit of a product.

Direct Labor Hours

The total time workers spend directly manufacturing a product or providing a service.