When Underproduction Occurs

question 95

Multiple Choice

When underproduction occurs,

• A) producers gain more surplus at the expense of consumers.
• B) marginal cost is greater than marginal benefit.
• C) consumer surplus increases to a harmful amount.
• D) there is a deadweight loss that is borne by the entire society.
• E) the deadweight loss harms only consumers.

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