Only One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 153

Multiple Choice

Only one of the following statements is correct.The statements compare perfectly competitive (PC) markets and monopolistically competitive (MC) markets.Which statement is correct?

• A)Productive efficiency is achieved in both PC and MC markets. Allocative efficiency is achieved only in MC markets.
• B)Allocative efficiency is achieved in both PC and MC markets. Productive efficiency is achieved only in PC markets.
• C)Productive efficiency and allocative efficiency are both achieved in PC markets. Neither is achieved in MC markets.
• D)Allocative efficiency is achieved only in PC markets. Productive efficiency is achieved only in MC markets.

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Definitions:

U.S. Dollar

The official currency of the United States of America, widely used for domestic and international transactions.

Japanese Yen

The official currency of Japan, which is one of the most traded currencies in the world.

Gold Standard

A monetary system where a country's currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold, used historically by various nations.

Trade Deficit

A situation that occurs when a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.